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YB05 LJZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

195,255 mi
Last recorded195,255 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2023 195,255 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken touching the tyre, likely to cause an explosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 191,139 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 191,105 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 188,495 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 185,919 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 181,267 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 181,267 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 177,469 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 165,293 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 154,466 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 26 Aug 2014 144,071 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 134,165 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 124,168 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 114,820 miles

airbag warning light on

both side front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Sep 2011 114,820 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag warning light on

both side front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Apr 2011 114,396 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 107,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 86,824 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,916 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 LJZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YB05 LJZ, 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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YB05 LJZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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