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HK54 OVB

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,669 mi
Last recorded165,669 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 165,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 165,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 153,473 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 143,224 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 138,469 miles

Drivers seat back damaged..

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 138,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat back damaged..

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,883 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four perishing deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe behind radiator seeping (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable arm slightly bent. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear wiper & washer not working.

Fail 11 Dec 2020 130,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 lamps red. (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four perishing deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe behind radiator seeping (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable arm slightly bent. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear wiper & washer not working.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 121,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 121,409 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 117,655 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside / offside deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 111,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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)

Pass 7 May 2016 99,067 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,982 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 76,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n s f tyre side wall damaged no cords

o s r tyre side wall slit no cords

Pass 14 May 2014 76,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n s f tyre side wall damaged no cords

o s r tyre side wall slit no cords

Pass 23 May 2013 67,088 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 55,925 miles

NSR inner sidewall perrished

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 26 May 2011 44,468 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 37,300 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,088 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 30,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 33,493 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 OVB is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HK54 OVB, 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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HK54 OVB is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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