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YK55 KPE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,638 mi
Last recorded179,638 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 KPE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2023 179,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 174,317 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 169,982 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin large lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 165,813 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 159,661 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 149,547 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 137,919 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 130,313 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 95,813 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 85,011 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,386 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,449 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,112 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,487 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,601 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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YK55 KPE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK55 KPE, 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 YK55 KPE registered?

YK55 KPE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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