MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL, light shows
Rear silencer mounting bracket broken, recommend attention
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
park brake only just meets requirment
rear exhaust mounting broken
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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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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VK05 YHZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 April 2005.
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