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YE55 XNR

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,632 mi
Last recorded97,632 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XNR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 4 Mar 2015 89,755 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,014 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,219 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,449 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,923 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 34,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,930 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,186 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)

both front tyre scrubbing on inner edges due to incorrect tyre pressure both fronts only had 9psi in tyers re set to 2.2bar or 32psi

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 XNR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XNR, 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 XNR registered?

YE55 XNR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is YE55 XNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 XNR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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