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YG55 LSK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,757 mi
Last recorded76,757 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 LSK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 76,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,622 miles

Front exhaust flange nuts badly deteriorated

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,978 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flange nuts badly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,915 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 57,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,146 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

near side rear tyre has two nails in it

Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres scrubbing on outter edges

Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,509 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 36,503 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,322 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,571 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Fail 3 Sep 2008 25,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

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 LSK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LSK, 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 YG55 LSK registered?

YG55 LSK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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