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YE55 XRJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

163,566 mi
Last recorded163,566 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XRJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 163,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 155,607 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 145,097 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts an rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 145,073 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts an rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 133,056 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 123,050 miles

Central Rear Brakes Pipes Covered In Underseal At Rear O/S & N/S

Central Rear Subframe Covered In Underseal

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 122,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Flexi Pipes Cracked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Flexi Pipe Cracked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brakes Pipes Covered In Underseal At Rear O/S & N/S

Central Rear Subframe Covered In Underseal

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 112,973 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R tires 17 years old

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire 11 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper scrape on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,204 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 103,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 93,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,360 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 82,341 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 70,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,427 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread edges

Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread edges

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,923 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,007 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 42,776 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,031 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,506 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,427 miles

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)

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 XRJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

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

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