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LR54 OEP

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,978 mi
Last recorded118,978 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 OEP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 118,978 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear pad wear sensor wire insure. .

Pass 30 May 2020 99,749 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 99,648 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 99,633 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,087 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 88,657 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 73,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 69,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2012 64,581 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,263 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD LIMITS

front brake discs very HEAVILY WORN

front brake pads WORN LOW

Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,507 miles

**Inner Near side front Brake disc worn to low thickness**.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,683 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 34,701 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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LR54 OEP is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 LR54 OEP, 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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LR54 OEP is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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