2005 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · RA05 LAE
2005 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 112,463 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA05 LAE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2022
- 112,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA05 LAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 BMW 1 Series (RA05 LAE) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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