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SB05 YRW

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,724 mi
Last recorded102,724 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 YRW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2023 102,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 102,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 101,294 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm 205/55/16 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 95,250 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 87,967 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 87,721 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 75,816 miles

both sides front brake flexi hoses perished

cut in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear tyres worn low

trigger point not met

Fail 29 Apr 2017 75,452 miles

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

both sides front brake flexi hoses perished

cut in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear tyres worn low

trigger point not met

Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,825 miles

near side tyre worn low on outer edge

off side front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 60,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,475 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,566 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,676 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 43,676 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,847 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,681 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,486 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,202 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SB05 YRW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SB05 YRW, 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 SB05 YRW registered?

SB05 YRW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is SB05 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 YRW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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