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DY54 JWU

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,956 mi
Last recorded98,956 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 JWU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 98,956 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 98,956 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 2 bolts missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,576 miles

EXHUAST EMITTS SMOKE DURING ACCELRATION

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,601 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r tyre slightly lumpy

Fail 26 Feb 2015 74,601 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front bumper bracket nuts loose

n/s/r tyre slightly lumpy

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,747 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 70,746 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play to fixing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,101 miles

front brake ballance actually 25% limit 25%

Pass 26 Jun 2010 58,677 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,205 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,269 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 22,138 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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DY54 JWU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY54 JWU, 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 DY54 JWU registered?

DY54 JWU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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