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GV54 UZU

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,792 mi
Last recorded131,792 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 UZU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 131,792 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 131,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 124,095 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 124,094 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,895 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 110,183 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 102,886 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Sep 2013 86,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre becoming worn on outer edge

various slight oil leaks

Pass 21 Jan 2013 82,483 miles

n/s front tyre low on pressure

tyre pressure worning lamp on

Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,474 miles

o/s rear tyre low op preshure

tyre worning lamp on

Fail 13 Jan 2012 76,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre low op preshure

tyre worning lamp on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 68,756 miles

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

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

tyre presure warning lamp on

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,041 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,237 miles

larg plastic under body trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,089 miles

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)

both front tyre/s are wearing on outer edges /getting low

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 UZU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UZU, 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

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What year was GV54 UZU registered?

GV54 UZU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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The MOT history for GV54 UZU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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