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WP05 FFJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,684 mi
Last recorded75,684 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 FFJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,684 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 75,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake warning light stays on

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2009 66,276 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,604 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,307 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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WP05 FFJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP05 FFJ, 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 WP05 FFJ registered?

WP05 FFJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is WP05 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP05 FFJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP05 FFJ have outstanding finance?

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