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HK54 ATX

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,776 mi
Last recorded193,776 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 ATX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 193,776 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 186,236 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 179,251 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAM REPAIR UNDER SEAL COVER UP (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 167,815 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 167,793 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front suspension arm area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 159,115 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP DEFECTIVE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 159,115 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP DEFECTIVE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 152,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise TPMS light on

Fail 2 Sep 2019 152,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise TPMS light on

Pass 4 Sep 2018 140,515 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 130,107 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 125,473 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 118,123 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 107,227 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,282 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 97,285 miles

inner front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Dec 2011 92,792 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 14 Dec 2011 92,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 87,668 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 82,946 miles

offside rear suspension lower rear arm outer bush slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2008 77,415 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,961 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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HK54 ATX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HK54 ATX, 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 HK54 ATX registered?

HK54 ATX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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