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YG05 OWC

2005 BMW 1 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,690 mi
Last recorded130,690 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 OWC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 130,690 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 130,633 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn to high (3.1.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 127,499 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 127,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 124,313 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 124,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 120,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked but not likley to bee misread

Pass 19 Mar 2015 120,182 miles

front number plate cracked but not likley to bee misread

Pass 6 Oct 2013 107,244 miles

both front brake hoses perished

front brake pads look low

Pass 17 Oct 2012 93,571 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished

front number plate cracked

sill covers and under trays fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 9 Oct 2011 78,589 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished

front reg plate damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2010 64,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 54,267 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 43,481 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 OWC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG05 OWC registered?

YG05 OWC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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