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YA05 ZBJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,314 mi
Last recorded215,314 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 ZBJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 215,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 202,964 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split on end & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner wheels to steering rack slight play ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the swept area in zone A not over 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged in areas

Pass 29 Nov 2017 196,634 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wing mirror outer edge slightly damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 5 stone chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

note offside front drop link different type to the other side

Fail 18 Nov 2017 196,520 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flexible brake hose to caliper split deep enough to see inner cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wing mirror outer edge slightly damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 5 stone chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

note offside front drop link different type to the other side

Pass 22 Jun 2016 184,515 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 184,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 169,946 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 160,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 159,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 158,720 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 123,234 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,590 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,593 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 51,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,535 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,957 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZBJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA05 ZBJ, 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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YA05 ZBJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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