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WF05 EGE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,780 mi
Last recorded154,780 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 EGE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 154,780 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet cable broken

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Oct 2019 154,780 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet cable broken

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Oct 2018 139,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 17 May 2018 139,624 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault dtc light on (3.4.1c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at brake caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at brake caliper (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre underinflated

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

Nearside Rear tyre underinflated

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

battery flat

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 26 Jan 2017 139,287 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

significant wear to tyre on the inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2016 128,741 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 199,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 112,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 98,487 miles

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

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)

cut in n/s/f tyre

front tyres wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre cracking on edge

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,148 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 81,537 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 76,040 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 69,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2008 62,855 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)

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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WF05 EGE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF05 EGE, 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 WF05 EGE registered?

WF05 EGE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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