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HK05 YWC

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,053 mi
Last recorded128,053 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 YWC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 128,053 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 128,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 120,142 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 113,884 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,236 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,115 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 71,459 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,919 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,192 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,058 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,206 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 18,259 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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HK05 YWC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HK05 YWC, 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 HK05 YWC registered?

HK05 YWC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is HK05 YWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 YWC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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