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WR05 LWK

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,115 mi
Last recorded135,115 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 135,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 135,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 123,462 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire broken new brakes fitted

run flat light on

Pass 16 Jul 2021 116,239 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre scuffed/wearing

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 91,358 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre scuffed/wearing

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,508 miles

Both front tyres getting close to limit on outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,894 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,262 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 55,262 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,188 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 53,333 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 53,333 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,292 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,820 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 34,223 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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WR05 LWK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

WR05 LWK is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is WR05 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 LWK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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