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YA55 PHU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,649 mi
Last recorded137,649 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 PHU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 137,649 miles

Advise both front brake hoses are deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2017 126,319 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 126,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 120,032 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 104,265 miles

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 104,265 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 79,984 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 79,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,284 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 68,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 56,883 miles

Could not carry out full inspection of the nearside and offside rear seats/seatbelts due to child seats fitted at time of test

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,193 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,347 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,599 miles

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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YA55 PHU 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 71.4%.

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 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 YA55 PHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA55 PHU registered?

YA55 PHU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YA55 PHU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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