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SM55 DHO

2005 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,196 mi
Last recorded134,196 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 DHO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 134,196 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 123,675 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 118,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 114,285 miles

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

Nearside Front bump stop split

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 114,285 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front bump stop split

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 109,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Nearside Front bump stop split

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 103,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bump stop split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 103,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front bump stop split

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 95,611 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,363 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,087 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,270 miles

Front exhaust clamp/join slightly loose but not leaking.

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre on 2mm and wearing on inner edge.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 55,305 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre on 2mm and wearing on inner edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,415 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,950 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 41,949 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,400 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,875 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 19,674 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 14,617 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 11,773 miles

both front tyre`s wearing on outer edge`s

Pass 11 Aug 2008 8,878 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 8,878 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SM55 DHO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SM55 DHO, 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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SM55 DHO is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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