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BT54 LMF

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,050 mi
Last recorded81,050 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LMF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 81,050 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 80,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 79,920 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 79,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 78,860 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,312 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,921 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 77,777 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 76,782 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 74,919 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 67,381 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 67,381 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,017 miles

HID head light washers n/w

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 24 Apr 2012 59,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

HID head light washers n/w

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 4 May 2011 50,164 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 50,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,994 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,922 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 14,160 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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BT54 LMF is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BT54 LMF, 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 LMF is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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