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FY54 GGE

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,169 mi
Last recorded146,169 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 GGE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 146,169 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front dirt shield damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear suspension has slight play

air con pulley missing

bonnet stays weak

both rear brake backing plates missing

damage to both front wings and bumper at n/s not aligned

front screen cracked

knocking noise on engine

Fail 18 Jan 2022 145,951 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front screen cracked

Nearside Front dirt shield damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight play at suspension joints

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

air con pully missing

bonnet stays weak

both front wings damaged and bumper not aligned at n/s

knocking noise from engine

o/s/f and both rear brake backing plates missing

Pass 27 Jan 2021 140,743 miles

tpm lamp illuminated

Fail 25 Jan 2021 140,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

tpm lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,892 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight misting of engine oil

Pass 25 Oct 2018 129,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight misting of oil

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 20 Oct 2018 129,508 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight misting of oil

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 10 Oct 2017 122,737 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Marked (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 112,536 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,429 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 90,779 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 79,412 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 79,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 68,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,735 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,125 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,588 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,809 miles

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

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 front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,297 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,727 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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FY54 GGE is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY54 GGE, 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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FY54 GGE is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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