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CU54 LXM

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,944 mi
Last recorded152,944 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 LXM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 152,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 152,902 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall 205/45r18 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 152,886 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 152,884 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear (5.2.3 (i))

Drive shaft likely to become detached nearside diff mount broke away (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 152,408 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 152,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 148,464 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 144,401 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 140,107 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 130,856 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

all front ball joint dust covers deteriorating

engine covers fitted

n/s/f inner tie rod arm slight play

under covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2016 130,856 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

all front ball joint dust covers deteriorating

engine covers fitted

n/s/f inner tie rod arm slight play

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 123,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 111,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 101,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside rear drive shaft corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2012 92,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,278 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 73,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,659 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,546 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 40,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 LXM is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CU54 LXM, 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 LXM is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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