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MF54 UWP

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,789 mi
Last recorded78,789 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 UWP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,789 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 78,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 61,959 miles

OSF jacking grommett missing

eng under tray fitted unable to inspect components

front/rear brake discs lipped / and glazed / accpted just within min test std , may need attn

nsr tyre nspeed rating is W / REST V RATING

rear main sub frame showing surface rusting / but ok

tyre pressure fault indicating light is on / not testable on veh prior 2011

Fail 6 May 2016 61,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened and rear glazed/ lipped (3.5.1n)

OSF jacking grommett missing

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

eng under tray fitted unable to inspect components

nsr tyre nspeed rating is W / REST V RATING

osf brake pads wear sensor adrift / insecure

rear main sub frame showing surface rusting / but ok

Fail 24 Mar 2016 61,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure and damaged (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 18 Dec 2014 56,529 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,803 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 48,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 44,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,032 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,445 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,861 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 29,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,179 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,334 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 UWP is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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