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DA54 FTE

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,923 mi
Last recorded129,923 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 FTE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 129,923 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 129,911 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 127,768 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 125,675 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 119,919 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 115,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,508 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 109,599 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,362 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,965 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,280 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,175 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,880 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,699 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 72,699 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 71,858 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2011 60,972 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,617 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 25,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,140 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 20,574 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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DA54 FTE is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DA54 FTE, 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 DA54 FTE registered?

DA54 FTE is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is DA54 FTE safe to buy?

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