MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
EML light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front inner arm bushes deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front inner arm bushes deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
tpms light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside 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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear wiper blade missing
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RO05 YNY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 RO05 YNY, 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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RO05 YNY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2005.
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