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YF55 XVN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,039 mi
Last recorded184,039 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XVN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 184,039 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp bracket broken but unit secure

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 177,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlamp bracket broken but unit secure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 19 Feb 2019 176,981 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm [front bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlamp bracket broken but unit secure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2017 165,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wear on inner side tread

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

Offside Front Tyre wear on inner side tread.

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 165,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wear on inner side tread

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Fit new bulb to correct beam image. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre wear on inner side tread.

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 152,349 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 135,738 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner side

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside tread.

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 118,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 105,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,384 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 76,198 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,887 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,221 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 28,229 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 XVN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YF55 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

YF55 XVN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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