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AD54 YFT

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,055 mi
Last recorded153,055 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 YFT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 153,055 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 146,050 miles

both front wheel rims heavily bent on inner edges

car quite obviously has wrong wheels and tyres on it and they stick out from the arches and are very close to arch top, can not see where there has been any contact

Pass 9 Jan 2020 141,243 miles

Nearside Front headlight has moisture inside it

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake has more travel than normal

Fail 18 Dec 2019 141,225 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 128,334 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 121,888 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 115,623 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 110,654 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 105,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,701 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 91,881 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2012 91,869 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2011 84,136 miles

red warning light on dash

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

n/s rear brake disc inner face badly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,136 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

n/s rear brake disc inner face badly corroded

red warning light on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,006 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,636 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 50,947 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,852 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AD54 YFT is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,797 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 AD54 YFT, 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 22 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 AD54 YFT registered?

AD54 YFT is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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