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LS54 YTC

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,064 mi
Last recorded180,064 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 YTC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 180,064 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both aft of flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 166,813 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 142,932 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 127,853 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 107,588 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 107,494 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 96,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear indicators flashing slightly white

small stone chip zone 'B' centre windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2015 96,786 miles

rear indicators flashing slightly white

small stone chip zone 'B' centre windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2014 87,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 75,430 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,642 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,772 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,164 miles

N/S/Front brake disc worn not affecting performance

O/S/Front brake disc worn not affecting performance

Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,742 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 31,719 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,692 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 YTC is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YTC, 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 YTC registered?

LS54 YTC is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is LS54 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS54 YTC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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