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YH55 AEV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,652 mi
Last recorded98,652 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 AEV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,652 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 98,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear bumper damage

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,832 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,355 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 80,827 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 80,827 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 97,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 90,449 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,368 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 82,859 miles

1.Front brake discs lipped. 2.Offside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,678 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,702 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

1.nearside front tyre wearing outer edge. 2.offside front tyre slight wear inner and slightly uneven.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,120 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,857 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 32,856 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)

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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YH55 AEV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 YH55 AEV, 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 YH55 AEV registered?

YH55 AEV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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