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YF55 YAG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,887 mi
Last recorded79,887 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YAG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 79,887 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 79,850 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,330 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 74,851 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,238 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 72,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 68,450 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 14 Dec 2016 59,965 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 55,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 50,239 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,786 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,036 miles

brake pad lamp on

dsc lamp on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 33,406 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,377 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 23,549 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,199 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to wear indicators

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 YAG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YAG, 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 YAG registered?

YF55 YAG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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