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CC52 KYM

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

226,753 mi
Last recorded226,753 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC52 KYM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 226,753 miles

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

heat shield loose

Pass 4 May 2020 215,235 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 144,089 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 134,319 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 125,344 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 115,822 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 115,821 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 105,642 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 105,642 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 93,072 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,524 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 81,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2012 71,674 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,816 miles

Both rear brake hoses seem swollen under rubber coating but the pipe itself it not visible.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,278 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 62,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,261 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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CC52 KYM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CC52 KYM, 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 CC52 KYM registered?

CC52 KYM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is CC52 KYM safe to buy?

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