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BT54 ARO

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,219 mi
Last recorded132,219 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ARO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 132,219 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Mirror Casing damaged. Not affecting rear view

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 132,219 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror Casing damaged. Not affecting rear view

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 127,672 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible pipe splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both wing mirrors faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 127,672 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible pipe splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both wing mirrors faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 120,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front brake discs poor

rear brake discs poor

Pass 16 Mar 2016 110,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,790 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,344 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 95,202 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,919 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,503 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 72,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,340 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 57,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,986 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 43,986 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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BT54 ARO is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BT54 ARO, 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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BT54 ARO is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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