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SJ55 WUL

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,445 mi
Last recorded190,445 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WUL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 190,445 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 190,454 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 188,233 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 181,288 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 181,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 156,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 135,236 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 111,406 miles

slight wear in all brake discs

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

all wheels slightly damaged

front bumper grille missing

front number plate slightly damaged

slight shudder in front brakes

Fail 9 Jan 2012 111,406 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

all wheels slightly damaged

front bumper grille missing

slight shudder in front brakes

slight wear in all brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,809 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,501 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,258 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 WUL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WUL, 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 SJ55 WUL registered?

SJ55 WUL is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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