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FG55 WBP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,259 mi
Last recorded150,259 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 WBP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 150,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre edges wearing thin

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 149,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror dangle (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 140,661 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged due to running flat

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

Offside Front exhaust downpipe to middle nuts corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 140,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged due to running flat

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

Offside Front exhaust downpipe to middle nuts corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 129,970 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine lamp on

Fail 12 Jan 2016 129,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine lamp on

Pass 31 Oct 2014 120,689 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 108,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

Fail 3 Sep 2013 108,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jun 2012 95,544 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 57,312 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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FG55 WBP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG55 WBP, 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 FG55 WBP registered?

FG55 WBP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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