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YR05 TWN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,155 mi
Last recorded120,155 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 TWN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,155 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Uppermost arm rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 145,706 miles

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

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

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

sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 131,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded protective cover bubbled

Fail 6 Aug 2018 131,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged shows cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads appear low

Rear brake pipes corroded protective cover bubbled

Pass 8 Aug 2017 119,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,514 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,759 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 62,391 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 56,781 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,957 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,046 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,401 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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YR05 TWN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YR05 TWN, 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 YR05 TWN registered?

YR05 TWN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 TWN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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