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YM05 CYZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,017 mi
Last recorded126,017 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 CYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 126,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 126,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 117,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 111,263 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front brake discs little rusty

rear brake discs little rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2017 109,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,205 miles

Nearside Front windscreen damage but not seriously

Pass 4 Apr 2015 94,231 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 150,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 150,348 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 150,348 miles

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

handbrake switch faulty,show on the dash

Pass 1 Dec 2011 135,531 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 115,109 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 115,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 92,735 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outer edges.

Both rear brake discs are worn and and pitted.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake wear sensor nearly on the way to rub on wheel.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, has a nail and is flat.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,218 miles

all tyres worn low/ close to minimum limit

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,009 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YM05 CYZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YM05 CYZ, 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 YM05 CYZ registered?

YM05 CYZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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