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LR54 ZVV

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,296 mi
Last recorded158,296 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 ZVV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 158,296 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 158,296 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 145,779 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 145,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 128,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 118,647 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,866 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 96,583 miles

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 25 Jan 2014 89,357 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 89,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,851 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,130 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,554 miles

both rear tyres starting to feather

front and rear brake discs lipped

front wipers streaky

rear indicators starting to lose colour

Fail 23 Apr 2010 53,554 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to feather

front and rear brake discs lipped

front wipers streaky

rear indicators starting to lose colour

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,740 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,022 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 38,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,962 miles

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

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

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 ZVV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR54 ZVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR54 ZVV registered?

LR54 ZVV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is LR54 ZVV safe to buy?

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