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GV54 RVJ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,691 mi
Last recorded136,691 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 RVJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 136,691 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 126,777 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 126,775 miles

Stop lamp not working Offside (1.2.1b)

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

Near side rear tyre has puncture

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2015 120,872 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 113,738 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 103,855 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 84,970 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,735 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,868 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 68,819 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 55,565 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,076 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,440 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GV54 RVJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GV54 RVJ, 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

How do I check the history of GV54 RVJ?

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What year was GV54 RVJ registered?

GV54 RVJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is GV54 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV54 RVJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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