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YG05 WOJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,129 mi
Last recorded108,129 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 WOJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 108,129 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe to cat only 1 bolt holding it on and 3 missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear petrol cap seal slight deterioration

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 108,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe to cat only 1 bolt holding it on and 3 missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear petrol cap seal slight deterioration

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 108,121 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis in general (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 106,848 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 103,719 miles

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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks on outer cover (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks on outer cover (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers on underside not allowing a full inspection

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2017 94,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,015 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 92,004 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 79,613 miles

1.rear tyres wearing low. 2.dash mil light on. 3.rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 13 Sep 2014 73,958 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,595 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,315 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 35,311 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,085 miles

brake warning light on

front inner pads appear low

front tyres 3mm and wearing outer edges

rear number plate damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,725 miles

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)

Rear number plate cracked.

Fail 16 Sep 2009 27,725 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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)

Rear number plate cracked.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,086 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 WOJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WOJ, 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 YG05 WOJ registered?

YG05 WOJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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