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YC55 ZZF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,537 mi
Last recorded122,537 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 122,537 miles

Front body damage

Offside Rear body damage

Fail 10 Sep 2018 122,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front body damage

Offside Rear body damage

Pass 12 Sep 2017 112,095 miles

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

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 103,099 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 103,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 96,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Apr 2014 86,016 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,140 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,566 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 52,461 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,461 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,446 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,768 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,409 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 18,088 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 ZZF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

YC55 ZZF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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