MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake discs and pads worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake discs and pads worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s front flexy brake hose deteriorated
rear brake discs scored
rear tyres worn to limit
slight play in rear upper suspension bushes
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
small stonechip to windscreen.
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ54 ZMY is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MJ54 ZMY, 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 MJ54 ZMY registered?
MJ54 ZMY is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 December 2004.
Is MJ54 ZMY safe to buy?
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