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YG55 LBX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,293 mi
Last recorded160,293 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 LBX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 160,293 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

emissions too clean to register

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 17 Apr 2019 159,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

fuel cap incorrect

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and handbrake not checked

Pass 20 Apr 2018 148,508 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 140,732 miles

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

tempoary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 134,508 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 121,921 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 108,038 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 97,337 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,252 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 80,460 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,971 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,546 miles

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

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 LBX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LBX, 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 LBX registered?

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

Is YG55 LBX safe to buy?

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