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BT54 XPG

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,530 mi
Last recorded87,530 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 XPG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 87,530 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

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

Front brake discs worn

Front windscreen wipers starting to smear

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,590 miles

Both front tyres are worn heavily on both edges and are on 3mm of tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside rear tyre is worn heavily on inner edge and is on 2mm of tread

Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,286 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre is worn badly on both edges and is on 2mm of tread

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre is worn on both edges

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,387 miles

Large underbody covers fitted

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 53,387 miles

Large underbody covers fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,000 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,890 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,448 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,951 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 XPG is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BT54 XPG, 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 XPG is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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