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T100 WDY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

310,278 mi
Last recorded310,278 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT100 WDY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 310,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2019 310,278 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2019 192,796 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on shocker (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on shocker (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud broken off (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2018 179,193 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 167,926 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 167,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 160,058 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush on hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 160,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush on hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 151,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 151,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 138,692 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 138,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 131,599 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

air bag light on

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Apr 2011 109,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 109,764 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 103,627 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 103,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 100,520 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 100,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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T100 WDY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 T100 WDY, 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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T100 WDY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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