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SM55 XUV

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,370 mi
Last recorded122,370 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XUV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 122,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

M.I.L lamp on

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

T.P.M.S warning lamp on

Rear differential bearings collapsed

Pass 30 Nov 2020 119,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 119,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure mounting broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 103,033 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 103,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

tyre fun flat indicator on

Pass 30 May 2018 93,211 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 93,211 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 87,550 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 82,431 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,143 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 76,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 69,198 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 63,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 57,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 50,790 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 45,252 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 45,228 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 39,570 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,806 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 35,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XUV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SM55 XUV, 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 SM55 XUV registered?

SM55 XUV is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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