2005 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · YE55 RNX
2005 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 200,119 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE55 RNX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/11/2023
- 200,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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YE55 RNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 1 Series (YE55 RNX) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YE55 RNX Mileage History
- 12/11/2021178,591 mi
- 09/11/2022188,522 mi+9,931 mi
- 06/11/2023200,119 mi+11,597 mi
Average of roughly 10,858 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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