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YG05 DFN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,427 mi
Last recorded173,427 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 DFN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2025 173,427 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f shocker damp with oil

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2024 161,116 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f flex brake hoses perished

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Apr 2024 161,116 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f and n/s/f flex brake hoses perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Apr 2023 151,364 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 151,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 142,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre size 205 / 55 r16

Pass 31 Mar 2021 131,821 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 131,820 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 128,923 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 128,923 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 121,232 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 121,230 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 120,337 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,368 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,655 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,719 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,654 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,542 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,356 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,573 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,079 miles

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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YG05 DFN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DFN, 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 DFN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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