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SA55 PNV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,578 mi
Last recorded165,578 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 PNV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 165,578 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leakage on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush on movement tolerance limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 156,745 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 148,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 148,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 140,164 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/r upper suspension arm has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2017 132,562 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front brakes are slightly binding

Both rear upper suspension arms have slight play

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2016 125,789 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear propshaft doughnut is perished

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2015 120,066 miles

Slight play in n/s/r lower ball joint

Both front brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear propshaft doughnut is perished

Undertrays fitted preventing full under side inspection

Fail 24 Nov 2015 120,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front tyres are worn badly on inner edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear propshaft doughnut is perished

Slight play in n/s/r lower ball joint

Undertrays fitted preventing full under side inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2014 114,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hoses perished

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 100,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 92,313 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 85,933 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,170 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread no cords exposed

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 48,085 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PNV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SA55 PNV, 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 PNV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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