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GL54 FOK

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,511 mi
Last recorded123,511 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 FOK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 123,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 112,485 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 112,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 106,102 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 106,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 101,304 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 99,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 94,172 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,420 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 76,167 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,505 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 64,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,002 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Off side front tyre wearing on edges

Wipers smearing

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,417 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,555 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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GL54 FOK is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FOK, 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 FOK registered?

GL54 FOK is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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