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DN54 UBC

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

166,968 mi
Last recorded166,968 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 UBC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 166,968 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 157,150 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 151,306 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 141,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 126,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 113,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust come off rubber mounting but still secure

both front tyres starting to perish

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 14 Feb 2019 103,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2019 103,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2018 90,523 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

both rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 25 Feb 2017 80,728 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 80,728 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust clamp snapped off. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,650 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 61,473 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,583 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,482 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,401 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 38,201 miles

Plastic trims fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Plastic trims fitted to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,293 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,953 miles

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

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 UBC is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UBC, 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 UBC is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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