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SB55 KMO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,736 mi
Last recorded114,736 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 KMO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 114,736 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,806 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2021 111,806 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle present (7.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested due to broken spring affecting ride height (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side service brake binding so much un able to test parking brake (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding showing220 kgf (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected spring broken not supporting vehicle in any way (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damaged by coil spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor not fitted into pad

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,382 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 110,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 107,000 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 103,729 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 103,729 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended MIDDLE BELT NOT WORKING (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,769 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,218 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 98,218 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,141 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake flexi hoses begining to perish

Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 59,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,723 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner 25%

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 KMO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KMO, 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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SB55 KMO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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