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EP54 DZK

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,882 mi
Last recorded88,882 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP54 DZK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 88,882 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 79,943 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 76,934 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,329 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 73,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,451 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,252 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 68,630 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil weep engine area

tyres getting worn

undertrays restricting inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2018 68,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip in screen o/s lower

front flex hoses getting perrished o/s/f and n/s/f

oil weep engine area

tyres getting worn

undertrays restricting inspectio

Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,673 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 55,273 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 50,425 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,496 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,517 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,579 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,246 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,605 miles

front tyre edges wearing low

Pass 7 Nov 2008 20,596 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 15,296 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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EP54 DZK is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EP54 DZK, 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 EP54 DZK registered?

EP54 DZK is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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