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GY54 MGO

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,911 mi
Last recorded159,911 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 MGO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 159,911 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 18 Sep 2013 149,558 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 134,218 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 117,732 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 97,312 miles

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 97,239 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,834 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,589 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 MGO is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MGO, 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 MGO registered?

GY54 MGO is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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