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B23 BVR

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

172,138 mi
Last recorded172,138 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 BVR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 172,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2026 60,565 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 55,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 172,119 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 172,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 49,511 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 168,283 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 45,256 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 165,937 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 40,389 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 165,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 37,991 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 164,278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 37,052 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 157,723 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 157,618 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 144,303 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 130,469 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 123,701 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 118,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Sep 2014 113,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Sep 2014 113,383 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Sep 2013 108,982 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 104,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 99,075 miles

Nearside front tie rod end slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,288 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 88,209 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 88,209 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 83,109 miles

Cut to off side rear tyre tread area not reaching cords

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 83,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Cut to off side rear tyre tread area not reaching cords

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,669 miles

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

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

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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B23 BVR is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 B23 BVR, 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 B23 BVR registered?

B23 BVR is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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The MOT history for B23 BVR shows 31 tests with a 83.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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