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SJ55 AAF

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,295 mi
Last recorded114,295 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 AAF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 114,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heatshield not fully secure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

t.p.m.s light on

Fail 4 Jan 2021 114,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heatshield not fully secure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

t.p.m.s light on

Fail 25 Nov 2020 113,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear heatshield not fully secure

T.P.M.S Light on

Pass 17 Oct 2019 107,202 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 107,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,629 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,578 miles

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

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

Fail 16 Jan 2017 72,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s + n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

all brake disks have light surface corrossion

Pass 5 May 2016 70,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 70,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre cut

Pass 3 Oct 2013 49,721 miles

N/S & O/S/F Tyres cracked

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,091 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,199 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,133 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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SJ55 AAF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SJ55 AAF, 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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SJ55 AAF is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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