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EK54 FYO

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

205,520 mi
Last recorded205,520 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 FYO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 205,520 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front & both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 205,520 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front & both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 191,341 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 182,105 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread worn low.

slight play in n/s steering rack end ball joint

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 168,831 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 168,830 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 155,153 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 139,344 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 126,315 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 115,436 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 115,436 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,833 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 94,894 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 77,101 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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EK54 FYO is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK54 FYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK54 FYO registered?

EK54 FYO is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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