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BG55 YKL

2005 BMW 1 Series

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,605 mi
Last recorded126,605 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YKL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 126,605 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

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

O/S/F brakes slightly binding

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all brake hoses slightly perish

all discs corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2021 126,603 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all brake hoses slightly perish

all discs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2019 121,392 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 119,739 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 111,582 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 111,582 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 101,740 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,872 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 99,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,924 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 89,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 72,833 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,289 miles

front tyres on legal limit

nearside rear tyre poor

Pass 27 May 2011 52,730 miles

rear pads low

traction control light on

Pass 28 May 2010 40,859 miles

front & rear pads low

Pass 22 May 2009 28,586 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 15 May 2008 19,315 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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BG55 YKL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG55 YKL, 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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BG55 YKL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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