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BF55 TYB

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,229 mi
Last recorded147,229 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 TYB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 147,229 miles

Tyre Pressure Warning Light On

Fail 15 Apr 2024 147,229 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre Pressure Warning Light On

Pass 27 Mar 2023 142,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side walls low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 136,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in varous places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 126,875 miles

tpms light on

Fail 18 Mar 2021 126,875 miles

Hand operated control valve connection loose (1.1.5 (c))

tpms light on

Pass 28 Mar 2020 113,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 113,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 99,239 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 99,239 miles

Emissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 97,724 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 93,943 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 93,943 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 88,285 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 82,581 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 76,134 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,737 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,037 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,734 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 55,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,546 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 47,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 39,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,601 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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BF55 TYB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BF55 TYB, 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 BF55 TYB registered?

BF55 TYB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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