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VE05 RFZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,804 mi
Last recorded59,804 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 RFZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 59,804 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 58,602 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 57,023 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 55,525 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 54,183 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 53,115 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,649 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 49,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 48,803 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 47,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 45,847 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 43,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 40,097 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s number plate light held on by tape

Fail 28 May 2014 40,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s number plate light held on by tape

Pass 30 May 2013 35,590 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 33,760 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 32,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 31,153 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 31,152 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,003 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,439 miles

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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VE05 RFZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VE05 RFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE05 RFZ registered?

VE05 RFZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is VE05 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 RFZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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