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WA05 VRE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,373 mi
Last recorded129,373 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 VRE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 129,373 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 129,373 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 110,527 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 99,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm and is wearing on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm and is wearing on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 May 2018 92,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 85,412 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,949 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,153 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 12 Apr 2013 55,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,432 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,474 miles

both rear tyres 2.0 mm tread

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,467 miles

Slight damage on front No plate.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,020 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 23,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,829 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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WA05 VRE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WA05 VRE, 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 WA05 VRE registered?

WA05 VRE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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