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WK55 FHX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,043 mi
Last recorded82,043 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 FHX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 82,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 82,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 79,880 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 77,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 77,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 74,728 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,089 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 71,060 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 71,060 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 69,690 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 68,683 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 67,158 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 63,773 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,957 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,455 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,678 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,397 miles

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

Unable to to check sills for corrosion because of undertrays

Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,742 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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WK55 FHX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WK55 FHX, 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 WK55 FHX registered?

WK55 FHX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is WK55 FHX safe to buy?

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