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DN54 FUF

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,205 mi
Last recorded127,205 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 FUF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 127,205 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 127,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 118,435 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 118,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 111,434 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 105,367 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 102,936 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 96,304 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 93,340 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,381 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 84,247 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 79,328 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,395 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,529 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 30 Nov 2011 56,564 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,771 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,595 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 31,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,389 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,456 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 FUF is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FUF, 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 DN54 FUF registered?

DN54 FUF is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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