MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake pads Very Low !
damage to near side front lower door sill and jacking point
front brake pads Very Low !
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YC55 WZW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 YC55 WZW, 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 WZW registered?
YC55 WZW is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 October 2005.
Is YC55 WZW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC55 WZW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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