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YH55 UFX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,360 mi
Last recorded91,360 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 UFX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 91,360 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,068 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 84,067 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,070 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,471 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,098 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,142 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,580 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 59,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 46,916 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 46,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,139 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 23,677 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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YH55 UFX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YH55 UFX, 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 UFX registered?

YH55 UFX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YH55 UFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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