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SM55 ZVJ

2005 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,600 mi
Last recorded141,600 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 ZVJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 141,600 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both side rear suspension bushes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 138,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 133,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 133,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,104 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 123,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 123,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 118,251 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 118,251 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 111,085 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 103,420 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 103,414 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,543 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 96,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 91,094 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 85,687 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 85,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 80,352 miles

both rear tyres worn 3mm

Fail 6 Dec 2013 80,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres worn 3mm

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,737 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,910 miles

rear brake discs pitting/scoring

Fail 6 Dec 2011 59,910 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs pitting

rear brake discs pitting/scoring

Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,283 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 52,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 45,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres on 3mm conti runflat 205/55/vr16

Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres on 3mm conti runflat 205/55/vr16

Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,128 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,786 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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SM55 ZVJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

SM55 ZVJ is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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