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LV54 MVU

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,044 mi
Last recorded63,044 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 MVU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 63,044 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 63,044 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,081 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 53,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 51,602 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2018 51,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,806 miles

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

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

tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2017 48,806 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,408 miles

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)

tray's fitted

wet test

Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,049 miles

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 23 Oct 2014 41,095 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 205/55/r16-91h

Fail 23 Oct 2014 41,095 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 205/55/r16-91h

Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,681 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 37,681 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,003 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 34,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 29,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,667 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,426 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 21,426 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,734 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,847 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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LV54 MVU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LV54 MVU, 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 LV54 MVU registered?

LV54 MVU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is LV54 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV54 MVU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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