MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front power steering pipe rusty
rear diff seal leaking
rear tyres have a slight stretch to them
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front worn smooth on inner shoulder of tread
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear slightly thin with a restricted view (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear light cluster tinted dimming position light but it can still be seen from a reasonable distance
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front worn very low on both shoulders of tread (through outer rubber casing)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear slightly worn thin with a restricted view (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear light cluster tinted dimming position light but it can still be seen from a reasonable distance
Offside Rear mold on passenger belt webbing but belt not significantly weakened
car emits blue smoke when revved but not to excess at time of test
centre caps fitted to wheels on car obscuring wheel nuts/bolts
engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front worn smooth on inner shoulder of tread
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear slightly thin with a restricted view (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front worn very low on both shoulders of tread (through outer rubber casing)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear slightly worn thin with a restricted view (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear mold on passenger belt webbing but belt not significantly weakened
car emits blue smoke when revved but not to excess at time of test
centre caps fitted to wheels on car obscuring wheel nuts/bolts
engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AIRBAG light on
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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DC54 FAK is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 DC54 FAK, 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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DC54 FAK is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2004.
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