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WV55 VLT

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,804 mi
Last recorded139,804 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 VLT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 139,804 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 128,760 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 128,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 121,717 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 119,204 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 112,559 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 112,559 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2017 106,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Fail 30 Apr 2017 106,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Pass 30 Apr 2016 98,359 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 98,350 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 93,396 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,810 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 86,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre nail in it

n/s front wear indicator loose

Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,525 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,540 miles

o/s/f seat belt twisted

Fail 21 Feb 2012 79,081 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,143 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 67,764 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 54,924 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,405 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 VLT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VLT, 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 WV55 VLT registered?

WV55 VLT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 VLT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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