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BG55 UHR

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

185,260 mi
Last recorded185,260 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UHR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 185,260 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 181,252 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 177,650 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 170,655 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 170,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 165,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 158,700 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 151,165 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 142,918 miles

rear brake ferrules corroded under shield n-s- shock damp corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 135,954 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 130,822 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 120,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 106,450 miles

Both front bump stops are badly worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre has cracking in tread.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 106,450 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front bump stops are badly worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre has cracking in tread.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 96,555 miles

O/S/front tyre has cracks occuring in the tread

headlamp washers not working

Fail 16 Feb 2013 96,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/front tyre has cracks occuring in the tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlamp washers not working

Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 81,636 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 81,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Removed obstructions hanging from interior mirror

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,563 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,652 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,604 miles

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

n/s/f under tray slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 16,574 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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BG55 UHR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BG55 UHR, 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 BG55 UHR registered?

BG55 UHR is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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