2005 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · BK55 ZHC
2005 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 103,629 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BK55 ZHC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2017
- 103,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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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BK55 ZHC Mileage History
- 07/04/200821,093 mi
- 14/04/200821,250 mi+157 mi
- 27/03/200934,278 mi+13,028 mi
- 27/03/200934,278 mi
- 09/04/201049,481 mi+15,203 mi
- 12/04/201156,838 mi+7,357 mi
- 16/04/201264,602 mi+7,764 mi
- 26/03/201372,801 mi+8,199 mi
- 02/04/201372,902 mi+101 mi
- 15/04/201481,384 mi+8,482 mi
- 22/04/201588,637 mi+7,253 mi
- 20/04/201696,440 mi+7,803 mi
- 22/04/201696,440 mi
- 14/12/2017103,565 mi+7,125 mi
- 21/12/2017103,629 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 8,504 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
BK55 ZHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 1 Series (BK55 ZHC) between April 2008 and December 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)”; “Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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