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YA05 ZTC

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

184,912 mi
Last recorded184,912 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 184,912 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch area cracked (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 184,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch area cracked (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 162,132 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 162,130 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 143,376 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 133,146 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet cracked at catch (3.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre heat shield 1 x fixing broken

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 15 Dec 2021 124,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rattle noise from gearbox area

Fail 14 Dec 2021 124,725 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both badly perished and cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rattle noise from gearbox area

Pass 9 Dec 2020 120,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 120,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 113,437 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has small cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 106,336 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency

Tyre pressure warning displayed

Pass 10 Nov 2017 96,143 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,993 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

o/s parking brake not as good as n/s,ok for test

Fail 10 Nov 2016 86,993 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both front tyres worn on outer edge

o/s parking brake not as good as n/s,ok for test

Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,946 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,365 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,883 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm on outer wear bars

o/s/f tyre 1.6 on outer wear bars

Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,084 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat

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

Offside front tyre has cuts in it

Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,374 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,876 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,366 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Child seat is fitted to the nearside rear seat - Visual check to seat belt only

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

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

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 ZTC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

YA05 ZTC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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