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VE05 RGU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,704 mi
Last recorded125,704 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 RGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 125,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 120,515 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2021 114,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 114,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 112,536 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 110,589 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,805 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,370 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,781 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 76,781 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,710 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,830 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,271 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2011 58,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,824 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 51,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,194 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,333 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,260 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 RGU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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