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BG55 YMC

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

141,774 mi
Last recorded141,774 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YMC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 141,774 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 130,491 miles

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

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

fuel cap rubber perished

Pass 16 Jul 2021 118,838 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 118,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 113,964 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 113,964 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 110,842 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,066 miles

Offside Front road wheel slight damage

Fail 31 Aug 2018 105,066 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front road wheel slight damage

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,330 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 93,330 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,965 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 83,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working lamp unit broken will show white light needs new unit. (1.2.1b)

tpm light on.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,601 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,338 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 67,338 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,874 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,357 miles

AL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HEADLAMPS WHERE SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

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

OBJECT HANGING FROM THE CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VEHICLE TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Fail 2 Jul 2013 58,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

AL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HEADLAMPS WHERE SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

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

OBJECT HANGING FROM THE CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VEHICLE TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,906 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 51,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,003 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake disc inner face starting to show deterioration.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,342 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,400 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,986 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 24,986 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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 YMC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YMC, 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 YMC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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