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WG55 KHP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,850 mi
Last recorded101,850 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 KHP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 101,850 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective dash board (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front dash board TPMS light on

Rear Lower engine smokey at times

Fail 13 Sep 2024 101,850 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective dash board (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front dash board TPMS light on

Rear Lower engine smokey at times

Pass 7 Sep 2023 95,640 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 80,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 80,387 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 55,755 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 53,139 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 53,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 r/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,656 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 42,116 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 36,934 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 30,544 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,722 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 Tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 18,512 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 18,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 12,170 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,783 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 10,231 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 9,116 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 7,571 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 6,064 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 KHP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KHP, 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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WG55 KHP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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