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S9 KSY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

220,853 mi
Last recorded220,853 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 KSY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 220,853 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 214,775 miles

nearside rear seat belt cannot be tested. child seat fitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 208,685 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 198,055 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 185,526 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 185,526 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 164,736 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 155,457 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

SRS warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2010 140,159 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 21 Apr 2009 109,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

cant see rear coil springs

Fail 20 Apr 2009 109,870 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

cant see rear coil springs

Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,828 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 80,825 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S9 KSY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S9 KSY, 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 S9 KSY registered?

S9 KSY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is S9 KSY safe to buy?

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