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YG55 LSN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,895 mi
Last recorded156,895 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 LSN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 156,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn outer edges ////// tyres need air (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet lever broken // bonnet not shut properly

rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2016 149,124 miles

two rear child seats

under trays

Fail 22 Dec 2015 149,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

two rear child seats

under trays

Pass 23 Oct 2014 118,302 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 117,860 miles

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2012 77,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 63,657 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,565 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,231 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 35,231 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,375 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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YG55 LSN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG55 LSN, 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 LSN registered?

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

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