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YF55 YMH

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,925 mi
Last recorded151,925 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YMH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 151,925 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 143,807 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 133,486 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 126,442 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 126,441 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 118,264 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 107,185 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 107,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 93,993 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

REAR BRAKES HEAVILY WORN

Pass 21 Sep 2013 81,332 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,906 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,823 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,378 miles

o/s number plate light slightly dim

Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,071 miles

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

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

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 YMH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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