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MM54 DLU

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

240,004 mi
Last recorded240,004 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 DLU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 240,004 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 216,150 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 21,275 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 197,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 182,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 166,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2012 166,115 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 154,789 miles

brake warning lights on

front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2010 139,134 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 128,102 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 118,575 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 118,575 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 110,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MM54 DLU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MM54 DLU, 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 MM54 DLU registered?

MM54 DLU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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