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AY54 KFD

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,473 mi
Last recorded161,473 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 KFD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 161,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 161,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 156,460 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 156,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 153,991 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 148,561 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 148,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 142,140 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 142,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 127,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 110,117 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 110,117 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,445 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,776 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 30,693 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 22,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,613 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 12,354 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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AY54 KFD is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY54 KFD, 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 AY54 KFD registered?

AY54 KFD is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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