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WV55 TMU

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,180 mi
Last recorded137,180 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 TMU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 137,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 131,205 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 128,347 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 122,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 118,088 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 114,464 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 109,905 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 106,854 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,391 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 104,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,062 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,664 miles

Front both brake hoses slightly perished

Rear inner brake pads look lowish

Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,735 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 80,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 29 Aug 2013 68,364 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 68,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,250 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,321 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,940 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,423 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,953 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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WV55 TMU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

WV55 TMU is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is WV55 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 TMU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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