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WU05 UYV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,860 mi
Last recorded182,860 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 UYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 182,860 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 177,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 167,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 157,877 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 157,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 147,758 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 138,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 128,502 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres ON LEGAL LIMITS 205/55/16

both rear tyres getting low

engine covers fitted

front brake discs slightly worn

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 15 Jul 2016 128,502 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres ON LEGAL LIMITS 205/55/16

both rear tyres getting low

engine covers fitted

front brake discs slightly worn

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 30 Oct 2015 116,256 miles

corrosion in nearside rear shock absorber

corrosion in rear brake pipe (exact condition unknown due to plastic covering)-advise renewing

perishing starting in front brake hoses

slight rumble at nearside rear (not detected on roadtest)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 116,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

corrosion in nearside rear shock absorber

corrosion in rear brake pipe (exact condition unknown due to plastic covering)-advise renewing

perishing starting in front brake hoses

slight rumble at nearside rear (not detected on roadtest)

Pass 13 Mar 2014
Fail 4 Mar 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 92,469 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 92,469 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,078 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 79,078 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 71,132 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,132 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 62,942 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,942 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WU05 UYV 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 65.2%.

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 WU05 UYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU05 UYV registered?

WU05 UYV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WU05 UYV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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