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AK54 DZT

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,293 mi
Last recorded122,293 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 DZT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 122,293 miles

bonnet catch has to be pulled with pliers

Fail 19 Sep 2016 122,248 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bonnet catch has to be pulled with pliers

Pass 28 Aug 2015 110,967 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 110,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 17 Sep 2014 103,599 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear low on edges

o/s front inner brake pad looks to be wearing very thin

o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/s front tyre has deep cut in tread (down to cords)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 103,599 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front tyres starting to wear low on edges

o/s front inner brake pad looks to be wearing very thin

o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/s front tyre has deep cut in tread (down to cords)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,260 miles

bonnet insucure

front rubber brake hoses cracking (advise replacement)

o/s rear metal brake pipe rusted

Pass 18 Sep 2012 85,303 miles

n/s and o/s front rubber brake hoses cracking (advise replacement)

o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear tyres worn very low in places on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,752 miles

n/s and o/s front rubber brake hoses cracking

o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,500 miles

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

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge (on limit) advise replacement a.s.a.p

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,121 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,127 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,454 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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AK54 DZT is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AK54 DZT, 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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AK54 DZT is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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