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OU05 WZG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,141 mi
Last recorded171,141 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 WZG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 171,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 170,795 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 157,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 157,778 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 140,966 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 140,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 139,141 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 134,318 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 130,616 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 127,337 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 124,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 116,491 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 99,201 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 99,200 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 89,985 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,490 miles

Front tyres wearing low.

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

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

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

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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OU05 WZG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OU05 WZG, 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 OU05 WZG registered?

OU05 WZG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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