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SB55 AFZ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,067 mi
Last recorded106,067 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 AFZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 106,067 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 106,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 102,232 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pads very close to allowed limit

Fail 20 Aug 2020 102,195 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

nearside front brake pads very close to allowed limit

Pass 22 Aug 2019 98,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear heat shield loose

tyre pressure light on

winter tyres fitted to nearside front and offside rear

Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,304 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 91,254 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,554 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/r brake pipes

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,434 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 75,704 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,348 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,801 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,963 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 56,412 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,592 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 52,644 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)

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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SB55 AFZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 SB55 AFZ, 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 SB55 AFZ registered?

SB55 AFZ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is SB55 AFZ safe to buy?

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