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BV54 ESN

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,275 mi
Last recorded43,275 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 ESN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,275 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,843 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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BV54 ESN is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ESN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV54 ESN registered?

BV54 ESN is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is BV54 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 ESN shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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