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YF55 YLY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,235 mi
Last recorded91,235 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YLY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 91,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 91,235 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flang nuts missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 91,202 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 85,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear between flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear between flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 81,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 81,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,052 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 75,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad warning light on

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 23 Jan 2015 68,270 miles

Both rear and N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to check sill,s due to trim

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,625 miles

Slight mix of tyres on front os has standard tyre, nearside has all weather type.

Unable to fully test nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat. (not permitted to remove same)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,163 miles

Offside front tyre is wearing more on edges, getting close to minimum tread level of 1.6mm, advise to replace soon, size is 205-55-16H, Bridgestone Turanza ER300 pattern to match nearside.

Possible requirement for rear brake pads in 3-4000mls, fronts 4-6000mls.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 54,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre is wearing more on edges, getting close to minimum tread level of 1.6mm, advise to replace soon, size is 205-55-16H, Bridgestone Turanza ER300 pattern to match nearside.

Possible requirement for rear brake pads in 3-4000mls, fronts 4-6000mls.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,317 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 1 Jul 2011 23,924 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 42,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,034 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,316 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,016 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 YLY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YLY, 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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YF55 YLY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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