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YF05 OFX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,091 mi
Last recorded213,091 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OFX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 213,091 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 213,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 322,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 322,735 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 306,191 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 182,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 275,376 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 158,050 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 239,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 142,711 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 130,770 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 130,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 114,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 114,941 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 90,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 90,037 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 81,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 15 Jun 2012 81,020 miles

nearside front fog lamp broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,611 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,850 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,265 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 OFX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YF05 OFX, 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 YF05 OFX registered?

YF05 OFX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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