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EP04 DZB

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,937 mi
Last recorded99,937 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 DZB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 99,937 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 99,588 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear body damage

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,814 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2018 88,814 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2018 88,662 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside rear cluster (6.1.C.1)

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not working offside (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light nearside rear (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,195 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 73,763 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Apr 2016 73,739 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,411 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 47,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,549 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,091 miles

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

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

f tyres worn slightly unevenly

Fail 10 Feb 2009 25,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

f tyres worn slightly unevenly

Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,442 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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EP04 DZB is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EP04 DZB, 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 EP04 DZB registered?

EP04 DZB is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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