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OY55 YWK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,854 mi
Last recorded93,854 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 YWK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 93,854 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,105 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 76,297 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,093 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 72,093 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,224 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,422 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 60,422 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 57,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 40,290 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,284 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,493 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,677 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,328 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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OY55 YWK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YWK, 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 OY55 YWK registered?

OY55 YWK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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The MOT history for OY55 YWK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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