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YB54 OHF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,832 mi
Last recorded158,832 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 OHF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 158,832 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 154,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut - not to cords

Fail 31 Aug 2016 154,923 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut - not to cords

Pass 28 Aug 2015 149,940 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 149,940 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2014 147,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 142,533 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 142,533 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2012 134,703 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 121,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 121,377 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 103,743 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Gear box noise when clutch held

Offside rear tyre 2.6mm nearside rear tyre 2.8mm

Rear 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 9 Feb 2009 78,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 58,083 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 58,031 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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YB54 OHF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YB54 OHF, 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 YB54 OHF registered?

YB54 OHF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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