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WG54 XKL

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,985 mi
Last recorded85,985 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 XKL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 85,985 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 85,953 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox. ()

off side and near side front brake discs wearing.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,334 miles

Advise engine and gearbox has oil leaks.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 76,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise engine and gearbox has oil leaks.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,306 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 71,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,553 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,755 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,290 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,867 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 49,865 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2010 40,641 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,259 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 31,925 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,829 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 XKL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WG54 XKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG54 XKL registered?

WG54 XKL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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