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YS05 UWL

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,735 mi
Last recorded163,735 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 UWL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 163,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 163,734 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread 2mm with no visible tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 147,320 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure light on

Fail 19 Nov 2021 147,319 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 20 Nov 2020 135,931 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside parking brake performance low

Fail 19 Nov 2020 135,925 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside parking brake performance low

Pass 5 Dec 2019 128,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 128,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 119,130 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 110,165 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 110,165 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 100,325 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 100,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 91,079 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 91,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 195/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,445 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn close to limit/deteriorated/nail

Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,044 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake flexy hoses perrished

both front tyres bold outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit/bold outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2013 71,044 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake flexy hoses perrished

both front tyres bold outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit/bold outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,511 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,657 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,595 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 42,585 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,884 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,127 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,648 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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YS05 UWL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UWL, 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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YS05 UWL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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