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BK54 DRZ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,014 mi
Last recorded139,014 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 DRZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 139,014 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front wing slight damage

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of he engine and under the floor

Pass 15 Nov 2021 135,161 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 20 Oct 2020 129,029 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 120,178 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 115,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 May 2018 115,505 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 May 2017 109,130 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 102,730 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both - inner arches to flexi,s need replacing due to nut locked onto pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle - sticking (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

steering lock not working

Fail 16 May 2016 102,730 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split/cut (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle - sticking (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 98,685 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,832 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 87,912 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 81,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 81,094 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 75,431 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

osf tyre inner edge wall damaged ,not fail as not down to tyre core,

Pass 11 Nov 2010 70,047 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,822 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,080 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,761 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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BK54 DRZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BK54 DRZ, 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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BK54 DRZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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