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GV54 VMX

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,912 mi
Last recorded105,912 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 VMX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 105,912 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 May 2018 105,792 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front brake hoses perished

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2017 100,777 miles

Bonnet cable broken

Both front brake hoses perished

Front brake pads worn

Fail 30 May 2017 100,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake pads worn

Bonnet cable broken

Both front brake hoses perished

Pass 1 Jun 2016 96,060 miles

Offside rear top suspension arm bush slight play

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,652 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 68,200 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 67,126 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,526 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,576 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,816 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,677 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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GV54 VMX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

GV54 VMX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 December 2004.

Is GV54 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV54 VMX 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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