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YM55 UHK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,587 mi
Last recorded60,587 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 UHK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 60,587 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 59,717 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,763 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 58,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 57,814 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 57,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 56,948 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,081 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,847 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 52,428 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 50,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 48,329 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 45,871 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 43,532 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 41,213 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,068 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,681 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2010 31,271 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,471 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,265 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 22,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,020 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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YM55 UHK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YM55 UHK, 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 YM55 UHK registered?

YM55 UHK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is YM55 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM55 UHK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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