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YF55 ULP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,722 mi
Last recorded158,722 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ULP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 158,722 miles

undertrays obscuring test items

Pass 4 Jun 2019 136,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

cover sills shields

Pass 17 May 2018 129,218 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 118,495 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 118,493 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 104,023 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 104,020 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 92,200 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 92,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,585 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,294 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 67,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,295 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 47,814 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 47,814 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,768 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,000 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 ULP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ULP, 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 YF55 ULP registered?

YF55 ULP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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