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FY54 YKM

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,585 mi
Last recorded192,585 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 192,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 185,221 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 176,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 167,397 miles

Nearside Rear INNER EDGE WORN

Offside Rear INNER

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 166,139 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 160,502 miles

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

nearside rear jacking point missing

Pass 24 Nov 2012 152,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 137,317 miles

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 118,661 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 118,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 103,271 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 93,282 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 76,375 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 76,333 miles

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

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 YKM is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YKM, 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 YKM is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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