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FY54 GGP

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,349 mi
Last recorded141,349 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 141,349 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jan 2024 141,199 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 137,432 miles

Bonnet catch faulty - intermittent

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 137,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Bonnet catch faulty - intermittent

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 131,233 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 131,233 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 122,132 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 121,156 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 115,148 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 110,796 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 110,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 110,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 109,973 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 107,086 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 101,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

strong advise both rear tyres worn inside edges and close to legal limit 2mm

Pass 6 Feb 2013 94,420 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 87,562 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 78,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 74,710 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,764 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 GGP is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FY54 GGP, 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 FY54 GGP registered?

FY54 GGP is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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