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DK55 WNF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,058 mi
Last recorded129,058 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 WNF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 129,058 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 129,058 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 122,403 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,710 miles

Nearside Front headlamp - water condensation

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump pan gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 111,707 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp - water condensation

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump pan gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 100,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 100,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,518 miles

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

both front flexys starting to perish

brake pipes have evidence of water ingress under protective coverings

covers fitted restricting view

Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,541 miles

Condensation in N/S head lamp

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak onto exhaust

Seal perished on fuel filler cap

Pass 17 Feb 2015 69,235 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,765 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,439 miles

N/S front tyre worn severely on outer edgeand wearing on inner edge

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

O/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,495 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,335 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,874 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 27,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,147 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 22,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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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DK55 WNF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DK55 WNF, 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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DK55 WNF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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