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SG55 ZCT

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,668 mi
Last recorded141,668 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 ZCT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 141,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust mount detached

Fail 2 Apr 2020 141,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust mount detached

Pass 27 Feb 2019 128,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 122,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 115,236 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 107,009 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 106,901 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,834 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,770 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 90,768 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,044 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,325 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2012 78,325 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,508 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,687 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,719 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,717 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,401 miles

osr brake slight bind

Fail 24 Sep 2008 29,401 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

osr brake slight bind

Pass 25 Sep 2007 11,291 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 ZCT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG55 ZCT, 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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SG55 ZCT is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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