MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake hoses slightly perished
front tyres getting low in tread
n/s rear wheel rim damaged
petrol fumes from under o/s rear of car
n/s front rubber brake hose starting to crack
n/s front tyre has small cut in side wall
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s front rubber brake hose starting to crack
n/s front tyre has small cut in side wall
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ05 BXU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 WJ05 BXU, 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 WJ05 BXU registered?
WJ05 BXU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is WJ05 BXU safe to buy?
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