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C8 XJG

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,624 mi
Last recorded138,624 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 XJG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 138,624 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 138,624 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

plastic underbody cover loose

Pass 21 Dec 2020 133,027 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 133,025 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Belt stuck in the retracted position (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated from the caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated from the caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip < 40mm in zone 'B' (centre of windscreen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 130,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 126,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 115,146 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 111,272 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 1 Jul 2016 111,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,457 miles

both front brake flexys starting to crack

Pass 16 Jun 2014 102,172 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre pressure low

wipers slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2013 99,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 71,220 miles

advise brake imbalance of 23% on front

Pass 17 Dec 2009 62,893 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,269 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,556 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C8 XJG is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C8 XJG, 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 C8 XJG registered?

C8 XJG is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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