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WN05 XWT

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,737 mi
Last recorded119,737 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 XWT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 119,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 106,999 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm ball joint (rear arm) has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses going to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 81,533 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 76,386 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 66,986 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 63,733 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 52,769 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 47,616 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,021 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 47,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper traction control arm ball joint boot slight damage

o/s/f & n/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,158 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Aug 2013 34,175 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,417 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,015 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,686 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,488 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 22,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,727 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Fail 10 Mar 2008 19,695 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

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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WN05 XWT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WN05 XWT, 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 WN05 XWT registered?

WN05 XWT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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