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RY55 BVO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,375 mi
Last recorded108,375 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 BVO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 108,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom barrel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom barrel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,918 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 82,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 73,782 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 67,287 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 61,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,363 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 48,208 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 42,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r tyre very much on limit

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

Pass 19 Nov 2011 42,579 miles

n/s/r tyre very much on limit

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

Pass 13 Nov 2010 34,487 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,367 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 13,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine undertray fitted (restricts view)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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RY55 BVO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 86,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY55 BVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY55 BVO registered?

RY55 BVO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is RY55 BVO safe to buy?

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