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YK55 KRX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

152,390 mi
Last recorded152,390 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 KRX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 152,390 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 105,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 147,954 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 144,365 miles

BOTH REAR UPPER ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY ON INNER BUSHES

Pass 22 Jan 2022 138,104 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 132,788 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 129,699 miles

nsr child seat

steel brake pipes at the rear in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2020 129,592 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

nsr child seat

steel brake pipes at the rear in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2019 125,254 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 122,882 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 119,937 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 115,659 miles

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

TO CLEAN TO GET A SMOKE READING

Fail 28 Jan 2016 115,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

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

TO CLEAN TO GET A SMOKE READING

Pass 30 Mar 2015 110,244 miles

al tyres low

Pass 11 Mar 2014 98,746 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,629 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,507 miles

oil residue around engine bay

rear tyres 3mm

slight sgueak from steering

Pass 7 Sep 2011 68,960 miles

dipstick stick missing

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres 4/3/4mm

rear washer inop

Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,644 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,792 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 6 Sep 2008 36,832 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 KRX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KRX, 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 YK55 KRX registered?

YK55 KRX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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