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YH55 UMK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,557 mi
Last recorded152,557 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 UMK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 152,557 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 152,551 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 152,328 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 150,866 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 143,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 138,698 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 138,698 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 134,839 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 127,815 miles

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 29 Sep 2018 127,757 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 May 2017 112,439 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 106,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front 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 19 May 2016 94,537 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,298 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 91,298 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 80,238 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 71,358 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,973 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 54,031 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 54,031 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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 27 Jul 2010 41,681 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 29,505 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,405 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 21,405 miles

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

Offside Front 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 UMK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK registered?

YH55 UMK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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