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YB05 NDV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,664 mi
Last recorded123,664 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 123,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 119,877 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm tread

front brake pads getting low

rear shock absorbers noisy

Pass 5 Oct 2023 116,202 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 116,202 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 112,235 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 110,071 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 102,692 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 102,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 141,419 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)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 87,347 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 83,287 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 79,663 miles

N/S/F tyre worn unevenly on outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn unevenly on outer edge

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,663 miles

N/S/F tyre worn unevenly on outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn unevenly on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,231 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 71,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,897 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine under tray bkt damaged .

Fail 15 Feb 2013 60,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine under tray bkt damaged .

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,546 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 52,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,329 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,217 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 35,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2009 27,358 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 NDV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NDV, 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 NDV registered?

YB05 NDV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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