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YC55 WEK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,036 mi
Last recorded139,036 miles
Recorded on27 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2018 139,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 126,430 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 109,125 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 108,890 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 95,290 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 80,816 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 61,909 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,718 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,182 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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YC55 WEK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YC55 WEK, 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 WEK registered?

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

Is YC55 WEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 WEK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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