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DC54 FAK

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,205 mi
Last recorded195,205 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 FAK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 195,205 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 187,003 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 174,430 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 161,425 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 161,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 153,018 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 144,682 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 135,041 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 135,039 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 119,513 miles

AIRBAG light on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 104,360 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,226 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 79,574 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 62,205 miles

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.

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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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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What year was DC54 FAK registered?

DC54 FAK is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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