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BV54 EPJ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,434 mi
Last recorded173,434 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 EPJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 173,434 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear lights tinted

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2023 173,434 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear lights tinted

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2022 169,940 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 165,897 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 160,054 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 156,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 150,051 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 140,671 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 129,986 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 129,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 119,896 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 119,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

fuel very low

offside front inner wing cover slight loose

Pass 15 May 2013 111,224 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 109,979 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 109,979 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 108,319 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 108,319 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 105,501 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 101,967 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 93,173 miles

front brake pads

Pass 12 Dec 2007 92,800 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 105,815 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BV54 EPJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BV54 EPJ, 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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BV54 EPJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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