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YB05 KHV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,035 mi
Last recorded141,035 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KHV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 141,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

dpf no smoke

rear differential noisey

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2020 141,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

dpf no smoke

rear differential noisey

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2019 125,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 125,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 111,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 111,028 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,091 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 96,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre insecure (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

tpm light on

Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,462 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 82,462 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,019 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,666 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Osr park brake showing little effort

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,193 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,769 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,897 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,466 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,483 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 30,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YB05 KHV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YB05 KHV, 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 YB05 KHV registered?

YB05 KHV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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