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YR55 FNF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,163 mi
Last recorded100,163 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 FNF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,163 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,505 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 81,773 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 81,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,871 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,839 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,627 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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YR55 FNF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR55 FNF, 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 YR55 FNF registered?

YR55 FNF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is YR55 FNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 FNF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR55 FNF have outstanding finance?

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