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YG55 CKX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,398 mi
Last recorded92,398 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 CKX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,683 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,422 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 75,422 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 67,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's worn

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,177 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,802 miles

front and rear brake pads are low,wear indicators fitted

front tyres wearing on outer edges,n/s worst

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,652 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,246 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 30,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YG55 CKX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG55 CKX, 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 YG55 CKX registered?

YG55 CKX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is YG55 CKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 CKX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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