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AX54 EFU

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,456 mi
Last recorded111,456 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 EFU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 111,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 111,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bothside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 105,588 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 105,588 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,430 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,442 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 93,724 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,426 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

front near side brake pad wire damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2015 89,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

front near side brake pad wire damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pad sensor cut

Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,854 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 72,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

brake inc on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,646 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 60,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,410 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 49,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AX54 EFU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 AX54 EFU, 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 AX54 EFU registered?

AX54 EFU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is AX54 EFU safe to buy?

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