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VK05 YHZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,400 mi
Last recorded143,400 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 YHZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 143,400 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 143,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 133,292 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

misting of oil on gearbox

rear tyres inner edges excessively corroded

ubcc

under trays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 6 Nov 2020 124,369 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres inner edges feathering

misting of oil on gear box

rear tyres inner edges feathering

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2020 124,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres inner edges feathering

misting of oil on gear box

rear tyres inner edges feathering

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 114,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 103,402 miles

Engine MIL, light shows

Rear silencer mounting bracket broken, recommend attention

Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,356 miles

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

park brake only just meets requirment

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Dec 2015 98,881 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 87,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,570 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,642 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,511 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 59,511 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,207 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 49,207 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,708 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 40,708 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,323 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,994 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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VK05 YHZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK05 YHZ, 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 VK05 YHZ registered?

VK05 YHZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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