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MH54 HFO

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,567 mi
Last recorded90,567 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 HFO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 90,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 90,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 84,110 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 76,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,436 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,984 miles

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

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

rear discs badly pitted

Fail 10 Mar 2015 58,984 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear discs badly pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,432 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre cut onouter wall close to cords

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,444 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,733 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 27,582 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,513 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,801 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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MH54 HFO is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MH54 HFO, 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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What year was MH54 HFO registered?

MH54 HFO is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is MH54 HFO safe to buy?

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