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AJ54 YPA

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,098 mi
Last recorded111,098 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YPA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 111,098 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 92,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,555 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 85,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 80,879 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 80,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 74,914 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 71,589 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,435 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,032 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 56,166 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,114 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,332 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,676 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres getting low on outer 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 YPA is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AJ54 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

AJ54 YPA is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is AJ54 YPA safe to buy?

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