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WD55 LLM

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,063 mi
Last recorded112,063 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 LLM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 112,063 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 108,620 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 108,619 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 103,980 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 103,977 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,322 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 99,318 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front and rear pad sensor wires not supported

Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,069 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,168 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 79,595 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,436 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 67,428 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 62,157 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,727 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,667 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,833 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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WD55 LLM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WD55 LLM, 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 WD55 LLM registered?

WD55 LLM is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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