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EF55 WAA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,618 mi
Last recorded156,618 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 WAA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 156,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 148,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 148,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 139,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror becoming poor (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 129,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 129,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 118,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 113,859 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Oct 2019 112,734 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Oct 2018 110,153 miles

1/ both front flexe brake hoses becoming perished

2/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 4 Oct 2017 107,019 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 2.front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2016 103,595 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Under trays fitted to vehicle.

4. Front brake hoses starting to perish.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 103,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Under trays fitted to vehicle.

3. Nearside front tyre worn to legal limits on outside edges.

4. Front brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 98,332 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 90,280 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,098 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,940 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,623 miles

off side front tyre is getting low on tread

slight corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

Fail 25 Oct 2010 44,623 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

off side front tyre is getting low on tread

slight corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,653 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 39,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,043 miles

offside front suspension bump stop in poor condition

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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EF55 WAA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EF55 WAA, 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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EF55 WAA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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