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LS54 NKW

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,046 mi
Last recorded83,046 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 NKW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 83,046 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,159 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 68,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front inner arch damaged

offside rear brake sensor wire has been cut

Pass 7 Sep 2009 78,196 miles

Oil leak

handbrake warning light on

Fail 7 Sep 2009 78,196 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

handbrake warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2008 53,262 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 53,262 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,480 miles

wipers smear

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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LS54 NKW is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS54 NKW, 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

How do I check the history of LS54 NKW?

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What year was LS54 NKW registered?

LS54 NKW is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is LS54 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS54 NKW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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