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WG55 FPL

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,972 mi
Last recorded124,972 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 124,972 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 124,972 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 111,807 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,180 miles

under neath car is all plastic covered

Pass 9 May 2019 94,397 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 87,497 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 83,972 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,910 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,956 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,330 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 68,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,177 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 56,097 miles

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

front blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,627 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,199 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,597 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,182 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 FPL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FPL, 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 WG55 FPL registered?

WG55 FPL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is WG55 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 FPL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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