2005 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC55 KHV
2005 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 126,477 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC55 KHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 126,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC55 KHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 1 Series (YC55 KHV) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YC55 KHV Mileage History
- 07/02/2023109,047 mi
- 14/02/2024114,676 mi+5,629 mi
- 12/02/2025121,033 mi+6,357 mi
- 02/02/2026126,412 mi+5,379 mi
- 10/03/2026126,477 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 5,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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