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HK54 VNC

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,735 mi
Last recorded87,735 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 VNC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust emits substantial white smoke whilst idling

exhaust mounting snapped off. still supported.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 87,414 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front 3-4mm tyre worn heavier on inner edge

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

oil leak

second from rear exhaust metal hanger bracket broken, secure on others at present, advise re-weld

Pass 28 Sep 2016 77,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 47,215 miles

engine nosey

engine oil leking

Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,565 miles

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 19 Dec 2013 56,675 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,722 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,041 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 41,041 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,190 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 32,190 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 7 Dec 2009 24,581 miles

Inner and outer edges of offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit (ADVISE REPLACE)

Outer edge of nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,300 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,159 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 12,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VNC is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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