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SA55 HGN

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,327 mi
Last recorded158,327 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 HGN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 158,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall cracking and perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Fail 1 May 2018 158,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall cracking and perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Pass 25 Apr 2017 153,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 145,389 miles

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

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MEETS PASS CRITERIA

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 145,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted DROP LINK BENT AND FOULING BRAKE HOSE (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MEETS PASS CRITERIA

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 137,999 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 137,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 125,845 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 125,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 114,494 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2012 99,574 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,713 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 70,654 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack on tread pattern

Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,531 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,070 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,657 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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SA55 HGN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SA55 HGN, 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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SA55 HGN is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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