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EJ54 EXB

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,504 mi
Last recorded99,504 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 EXB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 99,504 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 98,910 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Oct 2016 98,910 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,227 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 91,138 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

oil leak

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,975 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 83,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,287 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,018 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,078 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 63,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,978 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 55,978 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 48,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,805 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,739 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,901 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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EJ54 EXB is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ54 EXB, 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 EJ54 EXB registered?

EJ54 EXB is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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