2005 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · SH55 COJ
2005 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 69,237 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/01/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1596cc
SH55 COJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2017
- 69,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SH55 COJ Mileage History
- 15/10/20089,618 mi
- 15/10/200917,781 mi+8,163 mi
- 29/09/201027,550 mi+9,769 mi
- 06/09/201135,283 mi+7,733 mi
- 22/05/201236,111 mi+828 mi
- 28/05/201341,259 mi+5,148 mi
- 29/05/201341,259 mi
- 01/05/201447,684 mi+6,425 mi
- 08/05/201447,725 mi+41 mi
- 28/09/201563,678 mi+15,953 mi
- 04/10/201667,534 mi+3,856 mi
- 18/10/201769,237 mi+1,703 mi
Average of roughly 6,619 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
SH55 COJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 1 Series (SH55 COJ) between October 2008 and October 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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