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AJ54 YOE

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,238 mi
Last recorded88,238 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YOE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 88,238 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 88,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 74,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 57,020 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,070 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 43,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,017 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,296 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 26,261 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,995 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,248 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 21,232 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

traction control light on

Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,494 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 16,471 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

2) N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres close to limit,( Wearing on inner edge ).

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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AJ54 YOE is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AJ54 YOE, 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 AJ54 YOE registered?

AJ54 YOE is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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