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YB05 KMM

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,854 mi
Last recorded176,854 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KMM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2023 176,854 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing covered with tape

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2023 176,854 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing covered with tape

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 169,596 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Big bush/ Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 159,289 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 150,896 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 150,896 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 230,800 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 214,858 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 109,756 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 107,853 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,593 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,160 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,880 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 26 Jan 2011 60,046 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 60,029 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 54,702 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,702 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 36,124 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,124 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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YB05 KMM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YB05 KMM, 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 KMM registered?

YB05 KMM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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