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YY05 FSV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,006 mi
Last recorded94,006 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 FSV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 94,006 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 94,006 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,914 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 86,080 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexy brake hoses signs of perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades slight split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s rear seat contained a child seat no inspection was carried out

Pass 21 Nov 2020 83,740 miles

Front brake disc's thin

Front pads low

Rear brake disc's thin

n/s/f & o/s/f brake flexi hoses deteriorated

n/s/r brake pads low

o/s/r brake pads very low

Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,310 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Front and rear brake disc's lipped

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 May 2018 67,893 miles

Both rear tyres have slight age cracking in treads

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device component slightly perished

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 61,966 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 48,276 miles

Front brake disc's thin

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2016 48,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc's thin

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,665 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 40,639 miles

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

n/s rear tyre app limit

Pass 12 Jun 2014 36,352 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 30,075 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,185 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 18,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,250 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,399 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 14,133 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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YY05 FSV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YY05 FSV, 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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YY05 FSV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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