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WL55 AOO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

217,721 mi
Last recorded217,721 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 AOO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 217,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 215,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake light on dash

Fail 11 Aug 2025 215,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake light on dash

Pass 21 Aug 2024 213,626 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 213,534 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 197,322 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 197,300 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2021 186,716 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 169,940 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 25 Nov 2020 169,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Jun 2019 152,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 152,873 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 144,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2017 135,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 127,174 miles

brake warning light on,advise front brake check,pads may need replacing

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside rear indicator faded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 113,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

emissions too lean to measure

Pass 15 May 2014 100,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 88,963 miles

OS and NS rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion on ends under paint.

Fail 8 May 2013 88,963 miles

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

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

OS and NS rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion on ends under paint.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,919 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,628 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,936 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,653 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,042 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 AOO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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