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ML54 HVC

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,154 mi
Last recorded151,154 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 HVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 151,154 miles

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)

Rear brakes imbalance is at 30%

Pass 7 May 2016 142,591 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 133,710 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 122,470 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 112,989 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 99,816 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,329 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 84,329 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2010 77,312 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 43,771 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 May 2009 43,771 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 65,215 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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ML54 HVC 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 83.3%.

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 ML54 HVC, 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 ML54 HVC registered?

ML54 HVC is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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