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WU55 BWX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

239,456 mi
Last recorded239,456 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 BWX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 239,456 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 239,380 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 222,742 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 222,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 203,816 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 203,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 188,914 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Nov 2012 143,066 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Emissions - Low emitter

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

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside rear lower arm (spring carrier) has slight play in outer bush

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear tyres wearing low @ 4mm

Unable to see front inner brake pads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2012 143,066 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Emissions - Low emitter

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

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside rear lower arm (spring carrier) has slight play in outer bush

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear tyres wearing low @ 4mm

Unable to see front inner brake pads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2011 108,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 79,904 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front 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 25 Aug 2009 57,338 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,511 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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WU55 BWX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WU55 BWX, 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 WU55 BWX registered?

WU55 BWX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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