MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
general component corrosion
one exhaust bracket snapped,sytem still supported
reverse lamps not working
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated
general component corrosion
one exhaust bracket snapped,sytem still supported
reverse lamps not working
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
exhaust bracket snapped
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears and o/s/f to calipers (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
exhaust bracket snapped
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked On inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blade (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner side wall.225/40r18 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear axle has slightly damaged on nearside.
Nearside rear tyre has slightly damaged on inner side wall
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Discs Slightly Worn And Corroded
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FX54 NHE is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 FX54 NHE, 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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FX54 NHE is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 December 2004.
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