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YB05 MXS

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,317 mi
Last recorded163,317 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 163,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust mount is broken but exhaust remains secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 163,317 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust mount is broken but exhaust remains secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Dust cover is also perished. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2020 141,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 137,976 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken but sufficient supported by others (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 137,976 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken but sufficient supported by others (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 129,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 123,679 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 123,679 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 116,673 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust hanger broke exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 20 Sep 2014 98,867 miles

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

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 Oct 2013 88,925 miles

offside rear tyre tread out of shape

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,361 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,315 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,979 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,743 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 MXS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YB05 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

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

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