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YS55 AEP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,942 mi
Last recorded125,942 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 AEP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 125,942 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 125,508 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 10 Sep 2021 125,482 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 121,991 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing low

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Sep 2019 117,947 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 117,945 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 113,945 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 108,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 105,790 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 102,262 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 96,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear axle has oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,822 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 75,946 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 68,314 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 57,572 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,064 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,816 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 39,816 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YS55 AEP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YS55 AEP, 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 YS55 AEP registered?

YS55 AEP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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