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WP54 YUO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,461 mi
Last recorded133,461 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 YUO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 133,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 110,692 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 104,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 98,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,913 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 90,913 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet wont lock closed (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,035 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 17 Dec 2018 88,311 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside front trye sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 18 Dec 2017 86,284 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 86,283 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 75,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 75,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 69,260 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 69,260 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,810 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 65,625 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,450 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,422 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 42,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,322 miles

both front tyres cracking slightly between tread

offside rear tyre cracking slightly between tread

Fail 15 Jul 2009 16,322 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres cracking slightly between tread

offside rear tyre cracking slightly between tread

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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WP54 YUO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WP54 YUO, 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 WP54 YUO registered?

WP54 YUO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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