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DK05 YRF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,838 mi
Last recorded65,838 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YRF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 65,838 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 61,625 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 57,484 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 52,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 48,364 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 43,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 39,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 34,541 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 30,799 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,499 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 22,762 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 22,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 21,568 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 20,923 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,598 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 15,852 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 13,168 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,506 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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DK05 YRF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DK05 YRF, 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

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What year was DK05 YRF registered?

DK05 YRF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is DK05 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK05 YRF shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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