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MF54 ZTT

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,203 mi
Last recorded97,203 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 ZTT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 97,203 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under trays fitted

under trays fitted both sides

Pass 7 Oct 2021 87,647 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 87,647 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 80,584 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 74,928 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished on tread face

slight play to offside front road wheel, suspect inner tie rod end

Fail 14 Oct 2019 74,928 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

brake warning light on

nearside front tyre perished on tread face

slight play to offside front road wheel, suspect inner tie rod end

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,479 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,159 miles

signs of cracking to the o/s/f brake hose

signs of wetness to under bonnet power steering pipes

some corrosion to the rear brake discs

the o/s hand brake performance has passed but may required attention/repair

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,167 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,515 miles

front discs slight wear eveident

Fail 15 Sep 2015 46,515 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slight wear eveident

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,585 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres perished

Fail 11 Mar 2015 43,585 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres perished

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,073 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,684 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,044 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,229 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 32,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,739 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,794 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,703 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,807 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 ZTT is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MF54 ZTT, 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 ZTT is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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