MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside close to limit and very worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside suspension bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Near side front tyre has worn very low on outer edge
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Near side front tyre has worn very low on outer edge
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CA54 EFU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 CA54 EFU, 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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CA54 EFU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2004.
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