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YA05 KUF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,897 mi
Last recorded100,897 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 KUF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 100,897 miles

Nearside Rear shocker tube loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shocker cover tube loose

t p s light on tyres up to pressure

Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 91,656 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 86,967 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 83,906 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 81,934 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 79,143 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 75,159 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,152 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 63,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 58,069 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,041 miles

front brake discs are pitted on the insides

rear brake discs are pitted on the insides

windscreen has a small chip outside of zone a

Fail 16 Jul 2015 53,041 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are pitted on the insides

rear brake discs are pitted on the insides

windscreen has a small chip outside of zone a

Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,868 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 49,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,962 miles

two front tyres advisory. tread close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,645 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,399 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 23,535 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,572 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight ware too outer edge

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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YA05 KUF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YA05 KUF, 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 YA05 KUF registered?

YA05 KUF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is YA05 KUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 KUF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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