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FP05 WRA

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,716 mi
Last recorded129,716 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 WRA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 129,716 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 129,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 129,423 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 118,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 118,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 116,725 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 113,806 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 112,934 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 110,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 109,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 108,888 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 108,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 107,978 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 106,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 106,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 103,388 miles

air freshner removed from front mirrror

Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,515 miles

Registration lamps lit dimly.

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 95,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,182 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 71,334 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 71,334 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,394 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,231 miles

o/s rear brake pad wear indicator not attatched to pad

very slight wear showing front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,946 miles

front and rear brake discs showing wear

front and rear brake pads worn to aprox 2mm

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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FP05 WRA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FP05 WRA, 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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FP05 WRA is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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