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HJ55 YNB

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,017 mi
Last recorded125,017 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YNB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 125,017 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 108,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

covers under car all round and tray

front pads low+ disc pitted and rear pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2015 99,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers under car all round and under sill both sides. front pads low and rear pads low.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 90,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,039 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 79,888 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light is showing a fault

Fail 2 Mar 2013 79,888 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light is showing a fault

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,691 miles

off side rear brake binding

Pass 29 Dec 2010 61,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ROUTED OVER FUEL TANK CANNOT BE INSPECTED VISUALLY

Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,903 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 25,200 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 25,200 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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HJ55 YNB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HJ55 YNB, 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 HJ55 YNB registered?

HJ55 YNB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ55 YNB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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