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AK54 GWJ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,570 mi
Last recorded107,570 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,570 miles

rear subframe has been welded /repaired

Pass 11 Aug 2017 103,404 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,293 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 94,150 miles

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 81,089 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 28 Mar 2014 71,023 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,418 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 62,418 miles

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

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

eml staying on

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,245 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,245 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

surface corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes

surface corrosion on o/s/t brake pipe

Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,038 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,448 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,548 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,296 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 9,579 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 GWJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK54 GWJ registered?

AK54 GWJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is AK54 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 GWJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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