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GU54 GDO

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,963 mi
Last recorded137,963 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 GDO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 137,963 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 134,624 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 128,930 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 128,896 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 119,645 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 111,376 miles

EML ON

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2017 111,374 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

EML ON

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,535 miles

f brake hoses perishing

f tyres wearing on inner edges

front pads wearing

oil leaks

rear pads and discs wearing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,371 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,089 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,564 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,625 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres going bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 20 Oct 2009 40,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,328 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,526 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,995 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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GU54 GDO is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GU54 GDO, 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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GU54 GDO is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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