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WD05 AYJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,991 mi
Last recorded187,991 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 AYJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 187,991 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 187,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 177,101 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 163,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 163,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 149,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 144,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 144,713 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 138,220 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Traction control warning light on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 120,005 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 119,903 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 96,274 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,023 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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WD05 AYJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WD05 AYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD05 AYJ registered?

WD05 AYJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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The MOT history for WD05 AYJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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