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EF54 OKK

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,115 mi
Last recorded120,115 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 OKK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 120,115 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 120,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,866 miles

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

Rear differential noisy

Pass 1 Sep 2021 111,044 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 111,044 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 102,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 102,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 94,242 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,290 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 90,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nearside & offside (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,574 miles

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

TPMS warning light stays on

Fail 4 Nov 2016 83,574 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e)

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

TPMS warning light stays on

Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,436 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 77,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,824 miles

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

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

handbrake warning light on

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,093 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 58,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,201 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,918 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,373 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,424 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 27,189 miles

N/S O/S Front tyres wearing on outer egdes

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

Offside Rear 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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EF54 OKK is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EF54 OKK, 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 EF54 OKK registered?

EF54 OKK is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is EF54 OKK safe to buy?

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