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WL55 AOK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,625 mi
Last recorded145,625 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 AOK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 145,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 145,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 127,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all 4 (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 119,744 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 110,158 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 110,156 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,241 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seat belt buckle not working

front imbalance 26%

Pass 22 Nov 2012 77,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,866 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,082 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,560 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 33,457 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,558 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 21,540 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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WL55 AOK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WL55 AOK, 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 WL55 AOK registered?

WL55 AOK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WL55 AOK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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