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WR05 BRF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,976 mi
Last recorded150,976 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 BRF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 150,976 miles

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

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 19 Nov 2010 134,079 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 134,079 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 127,248 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 127,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 103,972 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE LIKELY TO EXPOSE CORD.

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

REAR BRAKE DISC'S CONCAVING.

Pass 20 May 2008 82,698 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)

cut in tread on nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear brake warning light wire fouling on driveshaft and anti rollbar

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge to zero mm

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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WR05 BRF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WR05 BRF, 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 WR05 BRF registered?

WR05 BRF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is WR05 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 BRF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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