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YE55 XKF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,323 mi
Last recorded163,323 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XKF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 163,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limits (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 153,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 236,895 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 132,082 miles

Offside Rear 2mm and badly worn on inner edge

o/s front fog not working

Fail 7 Jan 2019 132,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working lower (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear 2mm and badly worn on inner edge

o/s front fog not working

Pass 30 Oct 2017 123,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 111,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,506 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 85,553 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,114 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 70,007 miles

brake warning light on

front brake pads worn low

Fail 7 Oct 2012 70,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on

front brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Apr 2011 40,295 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,369 miles

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 7 Nov 2008 16,976 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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YE55 XKF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YE55 XKF, 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 YE55 XKF registered?

YE55 XKF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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