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HV55 UGZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,480 mi
Last recorded142,480 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 UGZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 142,480 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 142,480 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 142,409 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 141,750 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 139,657 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 137,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 135,491 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 131,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 127,727 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 13 Nov 2017 127,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 3 Oct 2016 124,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 121,845 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 121,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 114,279 miles

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 114,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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 26 Nov 2013 99,958 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 99,956 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 89,479 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 86,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake warning light on attention required

engine covers and full under floor mcovers

nearside rear jacking rubber missing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 77,899 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 71,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

osf tyre bald on inner edge, nsf tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,070 miles

osf tyre bald on inner edge, nsf tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 31 Dec 2008 66,494 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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HV55 UGZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HV55 UGZ, 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 HV55 UGZ registered?

HV55 UGZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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