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YE55 YXT

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,819 mi
Last recorded147,819 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 147,819 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit-x2 front link boots deteriated

rear service and parking brake passed on limit- rear suspension arm bushes slight play

steering shaft to column slight play-rear pads worn low

Pass 18 Sep 2015 141,013 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 126,511 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 126,511 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 114,459 miles

Front 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,459 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 106,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 106,295 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 97,537 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 97,537 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,525 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,156 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 69,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 55,279 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 55,196 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) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 YXT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YXT, 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 YXT registered?

YE55 YXT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is YE55 YXT safe to buy?

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