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AO55 WNX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,216 mi
Last recorded152,216 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 WNX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 152,216 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 145,622 miles

All rear suspension arms have slight movement in bushes

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 145,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension arms have slight movement in bushes

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 140,025 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 140,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 135,232 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding.

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

TPMS lamp on.

Windscreen has chips both inside & outside Zone 'A'.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 135,231 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding.

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

TPMS lamp on.

Windscreen has chips both inside & outside Zone 'A'.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 127,832 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

TPMS warning light on

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 123,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 117,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,236 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 85,758 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,228 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,667 miles

engine cover and other covers fitted inder car unable to inspect brake and fuel lines

unable to see brake master cylinder or servo

Pass 15 Dec 2008 63,645 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 63,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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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AO55 WNX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO55 WNX, 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 AO55 WNX registered?

AO55 WNX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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