2005 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · RN54 AAY
2005 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 133,430 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2018. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RN54 AAY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2017
- 133,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN54 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 1 Series (RN54 AAY) between July 2007 and September 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front 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)”.
RN54 AAY Mileage History
- 07/07/2007193,974 mi
- 20/06/200829,302 mi-164,672 mi
- 15/06/200951,390 mi+22,088 mi
- 16/06/201058,155 mi+6,765 mi
- 21/02/201162,260 mi+4,105 mi
- 02/07/201281,707 mi+19,447 mi
- 03/07/201281,710 mi+3 mi
- 04/07/201396,645 mi+14,935 mi
- 15/11/2014109,415 mi+12,770 mi
- 15/12/2014110,098 mi+683 mi
- 10/09/2015114,418 mi+4,320 mi
- 13/09/2016121,420 mi+7,002 mi
- 09/09/2017133,430 mi+12,010 mi
- 09/09/2017133,430 mi
Average of roughly -5,949 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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