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WV55 FYG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,539 mi
Last recorded112,539 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 FYG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,884 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 107,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 103,566 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Fail 11 Jan 2017 103,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,967 miles

nsf rubber jacking point foot missing

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Jan 2016 98,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaks

nsf rubber jacking point foot missing

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,182 miles

NSF PLASTIC JACKING POINT FOOT MISSING

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO SILLS AND UNDERSIDE OF CAR

Fail 21 Jan 2015 91,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF PLASTIC JACKING POINT FOOT MISSING

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO SILLS AND UNDERSIDE OF CAR

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,611 miles

nsf jacking point block missing

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Fail 15 Jan 2014 81,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf jacking point block missing

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,285 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Fail 15 Jan 2013 70,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,218 miles

nsr tyre on 2mm wear blocks

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 7 Jan 2011 48,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,289 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 40,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 30,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 30,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,713 miles

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

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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WV55 FYG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV55 FYG, 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 WV55 FYG registered?

WV55 FYG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is WV55 FYG safe to buy?

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