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YA05 YSZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,098 mi
Last recorded88,098 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 YSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,580 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,902 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,450 miles

front brake hoses perrished

Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 69,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 66,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,954 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges!

Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,336 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,604 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,163 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,995 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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YA05 YSZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YSZ, 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 YSZ registered?

YA05 YSZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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The MOT history for YA05 YSZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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