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Y55 MCS

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,816 mi
Last recorded144,816 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 MCS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 144,816 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 144,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 134,463 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind and outer pad starting to break up

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nsr and osr to callipers (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 127,613 miles

Both front brake hoses are starting to perish

Fail 16 Sep 2016 127,609 miles

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

Both front brake hoses are starting to perish

Traction control system indicates a fault is present

Pass 2 Jul 2015 116,996 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 110,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 110,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 102,645 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,129 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,012 miles

front and rear discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,911 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,854 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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Y55 MCS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y55 MCS, 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 Y55 MCS registered?

Y55 MCS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is Y55 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y55 MCS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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