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DK54 XAV

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,442 mi
Last recorded112,442 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 XAV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 112,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 111,212 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 109,577 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 95,740 miles

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

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

engine management light on!

slight smoke during fast idle emission test

Fail 17 Oct 2014 95,740 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

engine management light on!

slight smoke during fast idle emission test

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,562 miles

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

Oil leak

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

very smokey suspect headgasket fault

Fail 24 Sep 2013 85,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

very smokey suspect headgasket fault

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 65,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

curb damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2009 40,908 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight oil leak from rocker cover.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,532 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 20,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertray fitted to vehicle, not allowing full view of all components.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 20,030 miles

undertray fitted to vehicle, not allowing full view of all components.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,382 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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DK54 XAV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DK54 XAV, 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 DK54 XAV registered?

DK54 XAV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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