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FY54 XCL

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,340 mi
Last recorded149,340 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 XCL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 149,340 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 148,654 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 143,976 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 140,886 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 137,944 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to nearside and offside rear wheels

Fail 28 Aug 2020 137,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

slight damage to nearside and offside rear wheels

Fail 3 Jul 2020 137,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to nearside and offside rear wheel rims

Pass 2 Jul 2019 134,133 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

oil diesel leak engine

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2019 134,133 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

oil diesel leak engine

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 122,312 miles

Rear inner edges worn

Pass 12 Nov 2016 104,643 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,990 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,288 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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,051 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 65,519 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2012 65,493 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2011 48,538 miles

Both front tyres inner and outter edges worn

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2010 38,396 miles
Fail 23 May 2010 38,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,931 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,227 miles

front discs have light surface rust

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 XCL is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY54 XCL registered?

FY54 XCL is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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