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YF05 OFU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

174,449 mi
Last recorded174,449 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OFU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 174,449 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 174,449 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 164,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 148,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 136,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted some components could not be inspected

Pass 23 Jul 2015 126,926 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 120,188 miles

Both front brake flexi pipes are perished

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Offside front tyre low on inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre is low on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,109 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 99,232 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,976 miles

brake fluid warning light on, unable to check level due to covers and unable to dismantle

front brake discs worn

front brake pads very low and on limit

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,913 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,868 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,168 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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YF05 OFU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YF05 OFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF05 OFU registered?

YF05 OFU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is YF05 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 OFU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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