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LS54 NVA

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

190,146 mi
Last recorded190,146 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 NVA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 190,146 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 188,522 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 187,946 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 186,464 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 186,399 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 183,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 183,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 177,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 171,133 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 171,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 162,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 162,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 149,700 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake hoses starting to crack slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2012 145,417 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 145,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 136,585 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 125,204 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 125,203 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 114,886 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 105,965 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 105,784 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 98,764 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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LS54 NVA is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NVA, 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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What year was LS54 NVA registered?

LS54 NVA is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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