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BD05 YRO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,937 mi
Last recorded119,937 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YRO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,937 miles

Lower engine under-tray missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 119,119 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2020 119,118 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 103,254 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 103,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,115 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

under tray fitted front to back restricting inspection of components

Fail 17 Jan 2018 88,115 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

under tray fitted front to back restricting inspection of components

Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,166 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted and also has an oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2017 74,165 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively chafed both front flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/r (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/f (2.7.3)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r rest r 2054518 but 2254018 is fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted and also has an oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2016 64,889 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

service light indicating service over due

Fail 21 Jan 2016 64,889 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

service light indicating service over due

Pass 30 Aug 2014 52,082 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,458 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,104 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,749 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

undertray fitted preventing full examination

Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,828 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,051 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

the traction control light is staying on

Fail 13 Aug 2008 18,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,278 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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BD05 YRO 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 65%.

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 BD05 YRO, 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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BD05 YRO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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