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MF54 ONJ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,730 mi
Last recorded140,730 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 ONJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 140,730 miles

OIL LEAK

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 26 Mar 2016 140,730 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

OIL LEAK

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 1 Apr 2015 135,457 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 31 Mar 2015 135,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 129,732 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Oct 2012 121,718 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 111,787 miles

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

Oil leak

deep cuts nearside front tyre not to cords

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

raer brake pads low

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Oct 2011 111,763 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

deep cuts nearside front tyre not to cords

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

raer brake pads low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 99,636 miles

fuel filler cap seal perished

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)

exhaust heatsheild loose

Fail 25 Oct 2010 99,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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)

bonnet does not lock does hold on safety catch

exhaust heatsheild loose

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 19 Oct 2009 86,902 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 54,272 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 16,250 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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MF54 ONJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol 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 MF54 ONJ, 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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MF54 ONJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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