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JB51 RLB

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,922 mi
Last recorded125,922 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB51 RLB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 125,922 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 125,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside 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 Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 110,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 98,625 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 98,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,433 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 70,062 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 52,521 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 35,345 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 35,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,437 miles

both front brake hoses perished / deteriorated

rear sub - frame corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,362 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 32,153 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,928 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,619 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,549 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 25,298 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,113 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 19,914 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 19,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,643 miles

cut in tread on offside front

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Nov 2008 12,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

cut in tread on offside front

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2007 6,468 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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JB51 RLB is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JB51 RLB, 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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JB51 RLB is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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