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CU54 KKX

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,833 mi
Last recorded149,833 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 KKX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 149,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 133,261 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 119,982 miles

covers on outer sills

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs lipped quite badly

rear brake discs lipped

rear inner brake pads starting to get low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 105,767 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 105,766 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,758 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 90,757 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 90,217 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 76,059 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,788 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,495 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,351 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,694 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,119 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,829 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,856 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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CU54 KKX 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 77.8%.

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 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 CU54 KKX, 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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CU54 KKX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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