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WG54 WDD

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,256 mi
Last recorded167,256 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 WDD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 167,256 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet lining (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent and fouling flexi hose bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on anti roll bar link arm and inner wing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent and fouling flexi hose bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on anti roll bar link arm and inner wing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all rear seat belts not fully inspected, rear seat removed

Fail 25 Mar 2025 167,256 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm seat belt cut, top section missing (7.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass missing and mirror casing damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted hose too long, twisted and attached to handbrake cable (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent and fowling flexi hose bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on anti roll bar link arm and inner wing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened fowling brake flexi hose bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Chaffing on anti roll car link arm and inner wing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 163,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 163,899 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front sill corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 161,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 158,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake low

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 158,936 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing inertia part (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake low

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 154,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 148,389 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear have sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 148,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear have sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 148,366 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not pulling out (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet catch deteriorating

oil residue engine areas

rear exhaust silencer heat shield deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2018 130,588 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 130,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 118,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 113,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 107,109 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,149 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,734 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,799 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle has covers which dont allow full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2011 80,980 miles

slight play in nearside resr wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,121 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 61,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 52,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,700 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,903 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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WG54 WDD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 WG54 WDD, 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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WG54 WDD is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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