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DN54 UXF

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,059 mi
Last recorded182,059 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 182,059 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 182,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 171,237 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

[NOTE] oil dip stick was not all the way home

nearside wiper split

Pass 14 Jan 2014 171,237 miles

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

[NOTE] oil dip stick was not all the way home

nearside wiper split

Pass 10 Jan 2013 149,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 128,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 128,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 119,604 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 113,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

low rd grip front and rear axle

Pass 19 Jan 2009 103,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 81,065 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 UXF is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UXF, 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 UXF registered?

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

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