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WG05 EEB

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,324 mi
Last recorded144,324 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 EEB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 144,324 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 133,889 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 126,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks.... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal support bracket broken.... (6.1.2 (a))

TPM light is on / vehicle is 2005....

Fail 5 Aug 2021 126,793 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating has NO 'SERVO' ASSISTANCE AT ALL................ (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks.... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal support bracket broken.... (6.1.2 (a))

TPM light is on / vehicle is 2005....

Pass 7 Aug 2020 117,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread worn.... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and used flat / could be damaged inside tyre....Also T.P.M LIGHT IS ON.... (5.2.3 (l))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources right hand......... (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 106,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 102,293 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt note; child seat is fitted incorrectly.... ()

Tyre pressure monitoring light is on....

Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,950 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 93,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive aprox' 0.27% (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 86,645 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,599 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 78,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 70,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 70,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 63,596 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 58,249 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 48,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 48,472 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 38,950 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 38,935 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 29,838 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 21,100 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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WG05 EEB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 WG05 EEB, 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 WG05 EEB registered?

WG05 EEB is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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