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FY54 NXZ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,046 mi
Last recorded79,046 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 NXZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 79,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,029 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,483 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 72,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,637 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both - slight cracking. (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

oil leak - pas weap.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 51,470 miles

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 Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,292 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres - slight sidewall damage.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nsf tyre side wall - rim protector damaged.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 34,697 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nsf tyre side wall - rim protector damaged.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,229 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 24,693 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,048 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,476 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 13,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 NXZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NXZ, 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 NXZ registered?

FY54 NXZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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