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YY05 KAJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,670 mi
Last recorded109,670 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 109,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 98,877 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 90,360 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 23 Apr 2016 87,547 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,642 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 79,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,250 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,284 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front anti roll bar drop link dust cover is insecured but is preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 24 May 2011 57,613 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 54,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre inner and outer edge worn

Pass 31 Dec 2009 48,148 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 48,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Dec 2008 39,681 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 26,315 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 KAJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KAJ, 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 YY05 KAJ registered?

YY05 KAJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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