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WF55 YNL

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,081 mi
Last recorded166,081 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 YNL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 166,081 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 156,044 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 156,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 140,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 140,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 128,549 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 101,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 101,362 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,947 miles

full underside inspection of vehicle not possible due to manufactures covers

Pass 7 Jan 2010 52,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,554 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 39,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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WF55 YNL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 WF55 YNL, 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 WF55 YNL registered?

WF55 YNL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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