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SA05 ZZG

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

152,560 mi
Last recorded152,560 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ZZG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 152,560 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn outer edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn outer edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 152,559 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn outer edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn outer edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 137,227 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2023 120,312 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 106,880 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,890 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,695 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,361 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SLIGHT BIND CAUSING PADS TO WEAR QUICKER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 79,361 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SLIGHT BIND CAUSING PADS TO WEAR QUICKER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,059 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,853 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 71,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,749 miles

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,697 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,885 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,385 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 34,388 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front brake hoses cracking.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre outer tyre wall perished.

Nearside rear tyre run-flat damage.

Rear brake discs lipped.

Rear tyres low tread.

Traction control lights on dashboard,service lights on dashboard.

Yellow warning light on dashboard.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 28,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front,rear brake pads low,front,rear brake discs lipped advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Offside front bumper damage,headlamp mountings etc(headlamp still secure).

Service light on.Brake pad light on,traction control light on dashboard.

Fail 30 Oct 2010 28,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front,rear brake pads low,front,rear brake discs lipped advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front bumper damage,headlamp mountings etc(headlamp still secure).

Service light on.Brake pad light on,traction control light on dashboard.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 22,461 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 22,461 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,952 miles

unable to see rar springs fully/ child fitted n/s/r/ under body covered in plastic trim

Fail 11 Mar 2009 18,952 miles

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

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

unable to see rar springs fully/ child fitted n/s/r/ under body covered in plastic trim

Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,197 miles

underbody covered by trims....

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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SA05 ZZG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SA05 ZZG, 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 SA05 ZZG registered?

SA05 ZZG is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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