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WJ05 KXX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,115 mi
Last recorded168,115 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 KXX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 168,115 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 163,756 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 157,872 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 157,870 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 148,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 132,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 132,662 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Bulb blown and replaced (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 119,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 105,304 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 103,075 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 96,106 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,676 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 71,884 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 58,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,894 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,491 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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WJ05 KXX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KXX, 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 KXX registered?

WJ05 KXX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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