MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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.
Is WU55 BWX safe to buy?
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