MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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)
Both front brake hoses are starting to perish
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
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
front and rear discs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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