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AV54 NZY

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,588 mi
Last recorded136,588 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 NZY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 136,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated from caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from central brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all direction indicators slightly discoloured

slight dampness around fuel tank area

Pass 18 Jun 2020 135,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2019 129,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 2.8mm RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205/55/16 RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2019 129,868 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55/16 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 2.8mm RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 2.8mm RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205/55/16 RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2018 122,605 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 122,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2017 117,863 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 117,543 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 104,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

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

Pass 27 May 2015 93,120 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r wheels buckled

Pass 8 May 2014 84,299 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 73,619 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 66,019 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 56,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 56,088 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 46,317 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 38,409 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 38,409 miles

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

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

due to wear on tyres advise wheel alignment check

Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,045 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 26,861 miles

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

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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AV54 NZY is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV54 NZY, 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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AV54 NZY is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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