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BG55 YMR

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,290 mi
Last recorded135,290 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YMR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 135,290 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake / pad warming lamp

Pass 25 Apr 2024 130,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 130,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 126,698 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGES FRONT AND REAR ALL (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 10 Mar 2022 122,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 116,466 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2020 113,058 miles

differential leaking oil.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 98,565 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 88,245 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,950 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 70,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 64,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 57,870 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,435 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,245 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 46,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,679 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,286 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 YMR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMR, 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 YMR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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