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NH05 WVF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,426 mi
Last recorded87,426 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 WVF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 87,426 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 81,729 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 77,712 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 77,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 68,748 miles

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

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))

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

T.P.M.S light on dashboard

Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 66,788 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,241 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 62,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,709 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,336 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jul 2016 51,262 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,875 miles

Child seats fitted to rear

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,128 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,236 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre shoulders of tread worn

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,232 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,437 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,817 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,962 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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NH05 WVF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NH05 WVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH05 WVF registered?

NH05 WVF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is NH05 WVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 WVF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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