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DN54 FTP

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,232 mi
Last recorded140,232 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 FTP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 140,232 miles

All indicators fading.

Large undershields and covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of some MOT testable items.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leaks.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 140,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All indicators fading.

Large undershields and covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of some MOT testable items.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leaks.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 134,262 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 134,262 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 126,782 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 126,782 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,487 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 108,573 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 94,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has tinted glass all round

Pass 15 Dec 2012 88,768 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 83,387 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,082 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 61,017 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 47,625 miles

slight damage nearside front tyre

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,513 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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DN54 FTP is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN54 FTP, 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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DN54 FTP is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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