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SD55 UJP

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,611 mi
Last recorded110,611 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 UJP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 110,611 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 110,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,516 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 98,869 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 May 2013 89,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses deteriorated

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear lapbelt bulk underseat

wipers worn

Fail 8 May 2013 89,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses deteriorated

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear lapbelt bulk underseat

wear on front brake discs

wipers worn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,916 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front worn on outer shoulder

Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,224 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 74,153 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,141 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge,,and nsf brake hose twisted slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2009 52,452 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 28,295 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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SD55 UJP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SD55 UJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD55 UJP registered?

SD55 UJP is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SD55 UJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD55 UJP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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