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WA54 PDY

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,517 mi
Last recorded151,517 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 PDY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 151,517 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Front brake pads very low

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 151,512 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Both front brake discs lipped

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Front brake pads very low

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

Pass 13 May 2014 127,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 112,863 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 112,862 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 112,862 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 100,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

luggage space loaded and rear seats folded---unable to check rear seat belts.

o/s/r. tyre inner sidewall damaged.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight damage to front number polate.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 100,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

luggage space loaded and rear seats folded---unable to check rear seat belts.

o/s/r. tyre inner sidewall damaged.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight damage to front number polate.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,341 miles

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

front number plate damaged

lower engine cover fitted

lower side covers fitted

outter sill covers fitted

rear discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,930 miles

both floor undersides covered with plastic shields.

lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/r. inner wing panel / lower bumper damaged / insecure.

o/s/r. lamp cracked.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 61,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both floor undersides covered with plastic shields.

lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/r. inner wing panel / lower bumper damaged / insecure.

o/s/r. lamp cracked.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,230 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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WA54 PDY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WA54 PDY, 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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WA54 PDY is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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