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FP05 WSE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,790 mi
Last recorded136,790 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 WSE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 136,790 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 130,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet sound proofing hanging down one side this could become a fire issue and a mot failure if it gets worse

Fail 16 Nov 2018 130,288 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 120,766 miles

Oil leak engine and diff ()

Rear Inner both rear tyres worn to inner edge

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

both front wheel running close to front shocks

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres are slightly stretched

both front suspension little clearance with wheels

centre seat belt not fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 108,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres are slightly stretched

both front suspension little clearance with wheels

centre seat belt not fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 101,654 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 91,645 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 91,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,375 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,350 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 72,112 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 71,985 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 64,751 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 57,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2010 49,853 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 41,549 miles

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 19 May 2008 34,141 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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FP05 WSE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FP05 WSE, 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 FP05 WSE registered?

FP05 WSE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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