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YG55 VXN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,616 mi
Last recorded59,616 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VXN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 59,616 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 59,610 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 58,429 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 58,400 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,949 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 51,845 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 45,764 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 45,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 39,530 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,184 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 29,488 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,465 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,836 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,479 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VXN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

YG55 VXN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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