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WCU 715Y

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,524 mi
Last recorded133,524 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 715Y
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 133,524 miles

E.M.L on

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 123,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre's Tread Low

Pass 9 Jun 2021 115,161 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 115,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 109,985 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 109,985 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 105,900 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 97,417 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 93,315 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 86,258 miles

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

Undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring view of certain items.

Fail 5 May 2016 86,258 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring view of certain items.

Pass 21 May 2015 80,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 May 2014 73,704 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,875 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 67,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,646 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 59,646 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,650 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,623 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 34,613 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 34,577 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,587 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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WCU 715Y is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WCU 715Y, 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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WCU 715Y is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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