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YC55 VRR

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,812 mi
Last recorded115,812 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VRR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 115,812 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 115,811 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 108,595 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 108,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 107,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 107,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 107,011 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 107,011 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 106,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 101,948 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 89,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 89,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,713 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,822 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2012 74,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,537 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,157 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,283 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 38,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YC55 VRR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC55 VRR, 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 YC55 VRR registered?

YC55 VRR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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