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SH05 PFF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,341 mi
Last recorded66,341 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 PFF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 66,341 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 64,492 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 61,805 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 58,672 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 56,146 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracks

Fail 29 Oct 2020 54,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracks

Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,347 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 47,353 miles

Both rear tyres and nearside front tyre starting to perish

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 44,059 miles

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

Rear O/s & N/s Tyre's perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 44,049 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear O/s & N/s Tyre's perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,671 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 39,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 36,695 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 34,361 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,694 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,805 miles

Bonnet catch stiff but works

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,745 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,291 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,013 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition replacement advise

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit 2mm

Pass 15 Nov 2007 16,074 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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SH05 PFF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SH05 PFF, 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 SH05 PFF registered?

SH05 PFF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is SH05 PFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 PFF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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