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LT54 XEH

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,136 mi
Last recorded137,136 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 XEH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2024 137,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 124,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 120,004 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 118,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 115,606 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,609 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,091 miles

Advise n/s/rr tyre tread low

Advise rear b/pads getting low

Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,229 miles

advise front shock absorbers showing signs of top seal seepage

advise front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

advise o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,094 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,695 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,256 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 23,884 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,431 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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LT54 XEH is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LT54 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

LT54 XEH is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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