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MF55 YGV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,101 mi
Last recorded91,101 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 YGV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 91,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges and cracking within the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted resrticting inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2016 71,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,160 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,401 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,393 miles

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

brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,539 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 52,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,314 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 38,314 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,295 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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MF55 YGV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 MF55 YGV, 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 MF55 YGV registered?

MF55 YGV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is MF55 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 YGV 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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