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GL54 DWV

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,135 mi
Last recorded140,135 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 DWV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 140,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 132,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 121,726 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 101,158 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 101,158 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 91,507 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,230 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,295 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 79,836 miles

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

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

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

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,758 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 76,758 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,353 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 72,349 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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GL54 DWV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL54 DWV, 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 GL54 DWV registered?

GL54 DWV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is GL54 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 DWV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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