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LT54 ENC

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,512 mi
Last recorded134,512 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 ENC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 134,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 123,301 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 123,301 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 117,508 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 117,434 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 116,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 106,890 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 97,307 miles

All discs slightly pitted

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2009 93,705 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 93,705 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,418 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,388 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 44,394 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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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LT54 ENC is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LT54 ENC, 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 LT54 ENC registered?

LT54 ENC is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is LT54 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT54 ENC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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