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YG05 AES

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,029 mi
Last recorded124,029 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 AES
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 124,029 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 124,029 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 118,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2021 118,248 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,145 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 113,145 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure rear (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 103,615 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 103,615 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp extinguishes when brake applied (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,718 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in front screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 85,104 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 84,769 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under guards fitted obscuring some suspension components

Fail 3 Mar 2017 84,690 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake wear sensor not on brake pad

Pass 25 Feb 2016 74,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tyre Inflation lamp on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,189 miles

Battery terminals under the car(rear) corroded

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

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

Tyre monitoring light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service indicator light on

Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,974 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,088 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts around tyre but cords are not showing but ok at the time

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,142 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 43,142 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 39,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,384 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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YG05 AES is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YG05 AES, 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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YG05 AES is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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