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GV54 ZDY

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,408 mi
Last recorded123,408 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 ZDY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 123,408 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 111,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And also rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 98,734 miles

stability and control warning light

Fail 19 Jan 2018 98,734 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

stability and control warning light

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,730 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

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

Traction Control Light Staying On

Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,532 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 60,687 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 60,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,304 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 58,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,073 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,035 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 50,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning light on

brake warning light on

Fail 25 Jun 2010 37,756 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning light on

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,351 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 14,016 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 2 Jul 2007 7,723 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 ZDY is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZDY, 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 ZDY registered?

GV54 ZDY is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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