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WG55 EHE

2005 BMW 1 Series

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,911 mi
Last recorded52,911 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 EHE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,911 miles

Both rear ABS pick up rings worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits now (3.5.1g)

both drive shaft reluctor rings worn

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,688 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

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

Offside Rear ABS pick up on driveshaft rubbing sensor

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bubbling under coating (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,014 miles

Rear washer inop

gearbox output seal weeping

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear drive shaft reluctor ring rubbing on abs sensor

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 41,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear drive shaft reluctor ring rubbing on abs sensor

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

Rear washer inop

gearbox output seal weeping

Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,675 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 38,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,578 miles

nearside front worn on edge & close to wear markers

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,875 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,207 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight poor washer pressure

Fail 30 Mar 2012 24,207 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight poor washer pressure

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,055 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,920 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 19,920 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,481 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 9,725 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 9,724 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 EHE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WG55 EHE, 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 EHE registered?

WG55 EHE is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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