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OY55 WZO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

194,701 mi
Last recorded194,701 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 WZO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 194,701 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged but does not cause any sharp edge

Nearside 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 both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 179,561 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heatshield loose

bonnet strut weak

Fail 6 Nov 2024 179,561 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heatshield loose

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

bonnet strut weak

Pass 7 Nov 2023 164,164 miles

Front 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)) Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 164,164 miles

Front 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)) Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 151,001 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 139,164 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner and nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak quite bad

rear brake discs lipped

tpms on

Pass 6 Nov 2020 124,224 miles

Hand Break Need adjustment

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 124,224 miles

Hand Break Need adjustment

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 112,012 miles

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

Hand Break Need adjustment

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 112,012 miles

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

Hand Break Need adjustment

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 104,019 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 94,576 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

under tray insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2017 83,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,798 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Dec 2014 68,642 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

service light on

Pass 29 Dec 2014 68,642 miles

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

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

service light on

Pass 21 Sep 2013 62,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 57,041 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,447 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,918 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 43,702 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,950 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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OY55 WZO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OY55 WZO, 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 OY55 WZO registered?

OY55 WZO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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