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LS54 XDC

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

212,700 mi
Last recorded212,700 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 212,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 155,127 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 140,053 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 140,050 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 128,645 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 128,645 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 111,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 108,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 98,704 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 86,678 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 72,899 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 60,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,962 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,514 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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LS54 XDC is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS54 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

LS54 XDC is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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