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YE05 OHC

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,251 mi
Last recorded137,251 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 OHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 137,251 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 136,994 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 132,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

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

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

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

centre exhaust hanger broken but still supported

engine covers and under car covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2016 132,195 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

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

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

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

centre exhaust hanger broken but still supported

engine covers and under car covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 126,077 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 120,126 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 103,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 83,359 miles

Nail in offside front 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)

handbrake lever slight travel

slight damage to nearside rear florr pannel plastic cover

slight movement in nearside + offside rear upper inner track control arm bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,825 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,028 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,037 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 40,403 miles

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

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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YE05 OHC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YE05 OHC, 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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YE05 OHC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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