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BU05 YWS

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,275 mi
Last recorded94,275 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YWS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 94,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,871 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 79,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

battery insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,023 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 122,008 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 116,314 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 93,177 miles

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

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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BU05 YWS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU05 YWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU05 YWS?

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What year was BU05 YWS registered?

BU05 YWS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BU05 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 YWS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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