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WG55 EEU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,251 mi
Last recorded80,251 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 EEU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 80,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r lower position lamp not working

Pass 31 Jul 2018 77,499 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 77,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine appears to be from filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,264 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 73,578 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

damage to windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2015 71,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,616 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,271 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

slight bind to n/s/rear brake

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,808 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 29 Jun 2012 50,439 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,687 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,603 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 28,079 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 25 Jun 2008 20,181 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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WG55 EEU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG55 EEU, 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 WG55 EEU registered?

WG55 EEU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is WG55 EEU safe to buy?

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