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YF05 VKA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,034 mi
Last recorded106,034 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VKA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 106,034 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,785 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slightly engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,350 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 97,819 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2018 97,819 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 92,043 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 92,045 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

power steering pipes insure

steering rack secure but incorrect bolt/washers fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 92,043 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 95,964 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 94,664 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,801 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 89,801 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 89,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

tyre monitoring fault

Pass 3 Aug 2012 79,317 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,715 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 74,715 miles

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

advise nearside and offside front flexy hoses starting to split

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,137 miles

ADVISE A SLIGHT FRONT SERVICE BRAKE IMBALANCE RECORDED

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 21 Jul 2009 54,425 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,944 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,942 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 VKA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

YF05 VKA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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