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LV54 OWE

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,700 mi
Last recorded129,700 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 OWE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 129,700 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 129,415 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked and damaged badly (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel running out of align

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

Offside Lower floor cover damaged

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch damaged

tyre showing

Pass 25 Jan 2021 119,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower cover damaged

Offside Rear damage to wheel arch

Fail 20 Jan 2021 119,581 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower cover damaged

Offside Rear damage to wheel arch

Pass 22 Jul 2019 108,246 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 108,246 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 100,464 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 100,464 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative turned off at time of test (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 93,213 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 93,213 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 88,205 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,400 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 81,693 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 76,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,533 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 109,096 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,284 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,276 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 OWE is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OWE, 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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LV54 OWE is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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