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BG54 JWF

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,311 mi
Last recorded91,311 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 JWF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,311 miles

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

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

Offside front fog lens damaged

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,536 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated near side and off side fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 82,534 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated near side and off side fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,314 miles

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

poor action from the o/s wiper blade.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 73,309 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device component(s) contaminated (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Front Additional braking device contacts damaged (3.6.I.1)

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

poor action from the o/s wiper blade.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,564 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,583 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,952 miles

Rear Brake-discs have surface corrosion (not affecting brake performance).

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,759 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 21 Nov 2009 21,965 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 17,961 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 13,641 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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BG54 JWF is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG54 JWF, 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 BG54 JWF registered?

BG54 JWF is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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