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SG55 OHH

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,882 mi
Last recorded93,882 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 OHH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 93,882 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 90,227 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 86,742 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 81,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2022 78,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap/sealing washer deteriorated

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 76,756 miles

Fuel cap/sealing washer deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2021 76,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing washer deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2021 76,726 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp Insecure

Pass 3 May 2019 68,667 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 68,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm 205/55 x 16 91 v rft (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 56,902 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 56,902 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,599 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 25,271 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,271 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,280 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sat/nav/phn bracket removed from screen,mot fail if fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 13,035 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,587 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,252 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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SG55 OHH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SG55 OHH, 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 SG55 OHH registered?

SG55 OHH is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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