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OY55 UKB

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,206 mi
Last recorded107,206 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 UKB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2016 107,206 miles

engine cover fitted

engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2016 107,206 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 70,424 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearsdie rear tyre bold on inner edge

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 8 Nov 2011 60,602 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 50,713 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,356 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre outer edge showing heavy wear.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2008 30,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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OY55 UKB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OY55 UKB, 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 OY55 UKB registered?

OY55 UKB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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