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AE54 XZN

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,759 mi
Last recorded82,759 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XZN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 82,759 miles

Brake warning light on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both close to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel filler seal perished

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick close to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 82,759 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Aborted due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake warning light on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both close to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel filler seal perished

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick close to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 79,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 79,842 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 75,718 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 68,256 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 63,281 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 63,258 miles

Emissions not tested emissions aborted running rough and filled machine with water (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 58,834 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 56,792 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 53,773 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 48,697 miles

front to rear under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 48,034 miles

DIRT INGRESS IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

FROPNT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

MISSFIRE & ENGINE & ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

OIL LEAJK ON ENGINE & GETTING ONTO HOT EXHAUST

Fail 26 Aug 2017 48,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

DIRT INGRESS IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

FROPNT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

MISSFIRE & ENGINE & ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

OIL LEAJK ON ENGINE & GETTING ONTO HOT EXHAUST

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 46,127 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 22 Aug 2015 45,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 44,297 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

front bumper damaged

oil leak leaking on exhaust

rear brake pads low

rear wiper missing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to front bumper offside

nearside rear tyre on legal limits

rear exhaust tail pipe close to rear bumper

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,551 miles

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

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 1 Sep 2011 41,550 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,106 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2010 32,106 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,947 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,558 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,909 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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AE54 XZN is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AE54 XZN, 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 AE54 XZN registered?

AE54 XZN is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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