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SIB 1955

2005 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,636 mi
Last recorded154,636 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 1955
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 154,636 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 150,978 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 147,143 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 143,774 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 140,030 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 136,515 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 132,748 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 129,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 124,189 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 117,733 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 117,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 104,608 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,621 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 85,790 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,753 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 71,525 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,973 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 65,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,617 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,880 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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SIB 1955 is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SIB 1955, 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

How do I check the history of SIB 1955?

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What year was SIB 1955 registered?

SIB 1955 is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SIB 1955 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIB 1955 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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