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AP54 FGO

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,870 mi
Last recorded102,870 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 FGO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 102,870 miles

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

Fuel cap rubber seal starting to deteriorate

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 102,870 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fuel cap rubber seal starting to deteriorate

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 97,414 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 91,643 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,724 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 80,175 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 74,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 65,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

pad warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,670 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,155 miles

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

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

engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 56,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2015 56,067 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 51,941 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 46,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,517 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,266 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 38,266 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,257 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 16,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Small cuts in the nearside rear tyre

Small nail in the offside rear tyre

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

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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AP54 FGO is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AP54 FGO, 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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AP54 FGO is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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