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AY05 YED

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,546 mi
Last recorded142,546 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YED
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 142,546 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Jun 2017 140,659 miles

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

Offside Front 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 31 May 2016 136,551 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2016 136,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 133,936 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 126,483 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 126,453 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 13 May 2013 114,629 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 114,629 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 95,812 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 94,020 miles

both front and rear brake discs slighty worn and rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2010 79,169 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 79,169 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,898 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 60,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,263 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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AY05 YED is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY05 YED, 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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What year was AY05 YED registered?

AY05 YED is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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