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YF55 YXO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,825 mi
Last recorded111,825 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YXO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 111,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear tyre age cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2017 107,003 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 106,954 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,573 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 96,811 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,750 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 66,995 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage to o/s/r corner underside

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2012 56,843 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 24 Nov 2011 48,223 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 40,643 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,573 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 20,258 miles

Offside Rear 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 YXO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

YF55 YXO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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