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YC55 XDA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,846 mi
Last recorded126,846 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 XDA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 126,846 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 126,846 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear upper front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 109,235 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,652 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing aduklt seat belt check

Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 2 Jun 2014 93,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 87,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 80,526 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 80,525 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,798 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

front tyres 3mm

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,549 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads worn

Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,282 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 XDA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

YC55 XDA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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