2005 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · WA05 WYY
2005 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2005. Recorded mileage 131,679 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1596cc
WA05 WYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 131,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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WA05 WYY Mileage History
- 14/08/2023122,519 mi
- 18/08/2023122,531 mi+12 mi
- 28/08/2024127,128 mi+4,597 mi
- 22/08/2025131,552 mi+4,424 mi
- 29/08/2025131,679 mi+127 mi
Average of roughly 4,486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WA05 WYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 1 Series (WA05 WYY) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached subframe mount support bracket (5.3.3 (a) ”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe ”.
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