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YC55 WFS

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

108,219 mi
Last recorded108,219 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 WFS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 108,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 105,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 105,684 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 101,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,607 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 90,034 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 85,258 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,893 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 68,149 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,410 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,209 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,301 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,663 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 34,765 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,738 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

cuts in tread on nearside rear tyre

cuts in tread on offside rear tyre

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 WFS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WFS, 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 YC55 WFS registered?

YC55 WFS is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YC55 WFS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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