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YS05 NKH

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,996 mi
Last recorded158,996 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 NKH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 158,996 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 148,302 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 139,207 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 132,649 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 132,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 123,593 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 111,547 miles

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

o/s/r tyre ON LIMIT

Pass 17 Aug 2013 103,251 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)

rear washers faulty

Fail 17 Aug 2013 103,250 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear washers faulty

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,421 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 88,604 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 83,792 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,490 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 78,490 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 67,588 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 67,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YS05 NKH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS05 NKH, 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 YS05 NKH registered?

YS05 NKH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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