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FL54 UFX

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,585 mi
Last recorded133,585 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 UFX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2019 133,585 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 126,032 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 126,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM, INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 121,576 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

engine oil leak

Fail 2 May 2017 121,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

engine oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 112,591 miles

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

Slight play in the Nearside rear top suspension arm inner bush.

Fail 11 May 2016 112,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Slight play in the Nearside rear top suspension arm inner bush.

Pass 29 May 2015 102,077 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 93,626 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 93,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 86,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2012 81,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,698 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,903 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,400 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,059 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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FL54 UFX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 FL54 UFX, 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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FL54 UFX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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