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ML54 XPD

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,662 mi
Last recorded133,662 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XPD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 133,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 125,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 113,320 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 10 Aug 2017 113,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 10 Aug 2016 109,041 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 109,040 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays present. full inspection not possable

Fail 1 Aug 2016 109,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated CRACKED,SPLIT AT BEND (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated CRACKED,SPLIT AT BEND (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

BONNET LATCH FAULTY

HANDBRAKE NOISY ON APPLICATION

N/SIDE FRONT WHEEL NOISY ON ROTATION,POSS FROM BRAKES

OIL LOW

STRONG ADVISE,BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Jun 2015 95,735 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,597 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 88,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,769 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 80,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,248 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,438 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 49,438 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake disk worn

offside rear brake disk worn

Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,076 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,468 miles

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

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 XPD is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ML54 XPD, 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 XPD registered?

ML54 XPD is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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