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YE05 TZG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,164 mi
Last recorded104,164 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 TZG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 104,164 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 94,698 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,679 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 83,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,871 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 63,551 miles

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

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)

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

o/s/r handbrake not locking out

Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,394 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 41,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 38,806 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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YE05 TZG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZG, 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 YE05 TZG registered?

YE05 TZG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is YE05 TZG safe to buy?

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