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WG05 XLC

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

139,387 mi
Last recorded139,387 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 XLC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 139,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cv boot weeping

Nearside Rear handbrake only just made effort

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

handbrake needs adjustment

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 136,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake only just made effort

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 135,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake only just made effort

brake hoses perished and corrosion to pipes

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 133,480 miles

brake hoses perished

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 131,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake only just made effort

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

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 129,986 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

rear subframe/suspension corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 128,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 128,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 126,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 124,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 122,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 122,712 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 117,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 108,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2013 101,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 101,961 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 94,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 85,118 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 77,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 70,425 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,857 miles

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

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 XLC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WG05 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

WG05 XLC is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is WG05 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 XLC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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