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YE55 XLC

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,562 mi
Last recorded111,562 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XLC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 111,562 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 111,562 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 75,388 miles

Nearside front bumper insecure / bolt missing

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 75,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front bumper insecure / bolt missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2014 59,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 47,462 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 39,443 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,633 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 30,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2010 24,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,241 miles

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

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

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 XLC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YE55 XLC, 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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YE55 XLC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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