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GV54 VVU

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,539 mi
Last recorded73,539 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 VVU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 73,539 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 70,249 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 64,872 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 61,895 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Mar 2020 61,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 57,316 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 57,316 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,145 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front tyres badly worn on outer treads

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 46,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking badly (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front tyres badly worn on outer treads

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,401 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 36,401 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,829 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)

Traction control light on (yellow warning triangle)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 19,261 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 17,773 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,060 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,623 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,594 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 VVU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VVU, 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 GV54 VVU registered?

GV54 VVU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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