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GY54 BXW

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,848 mi
Last recorded143,848 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 BXW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 143,848 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 135,058 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 135,058 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 129,440 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 122,749 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 122,749 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 117,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 111,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 106,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 92,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 72,881 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 72,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 61,131 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,742 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,574 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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GY54 BXW is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GY54 BXW, 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 GY54 BXW registered?

GY54 BXW is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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