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YF55 ZGN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,098 mi
Last recorded139,098 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 139,098 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 139,089 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 129,105 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 118,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 118,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,659 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 107,659 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 98,213 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 98,160 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,454 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 65,219 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 65,219 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 37,373 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,815 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 ZGN 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 64.3%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

YF55 ZGN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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