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MC05 YBO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,100 mi
Last recorded134,100 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YBO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 134,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 130,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside rear handbrake performance is 50% less than nearside, further investigation is recommended

Pass 25 Jan 2021 128,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 127,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 125,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 125,742 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 124,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 124,292 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 122,703 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 114,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush upper front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,177 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 99,177 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,497 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 66,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2012 55,266 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,445 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 23 Feb 2011 46,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 23 Feb 2010 40,126 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 35,098 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,780 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,070 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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MC05 YBO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MC05 YBO, 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 MC05 YBO registered?

MC05 YBO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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