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YB05 TLF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,606 mi
Last recorded97,606 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 TLF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 97,606 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 81,686 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 81,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,387 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,305 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,653 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,820 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,875 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,979 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 TLF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB05 TLF registered?

YB05 TLF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YB05 TLF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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