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YF55 JYE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,147 mi
Last recorded99,147 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 JYE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 99,147 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 99,143 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 87,228 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 77,833 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 77,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 69,121 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 69,121 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,230 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 62,228 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,581 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 55,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,662 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,463 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,283 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)

nearside front tyre worn on outside

Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,144 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 20,015 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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YF55 JYE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YF55 JYE, 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 YF55 JYE registered?

YF55 JYE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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