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MT54 CXR

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

86,994 mi
Last recorded86,994 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 CXR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,994 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 85,647 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 85,459 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 85,444 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Feb 2022 85,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,832 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub- frame repaired by welding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been repaired by welding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 81,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been repaired by welding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,857 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 76,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 69,989 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 67,986 miles

Offside Front tyre is getting low on edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 67,986 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre is getting low on edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,047 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 65,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 60,660 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 52,298 miles

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

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 21 Nov 2013 42,065 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,987 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,841 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 28,273 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,629 miles

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

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)

nearside rear driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,127 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 16,159 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 16,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MT54 CXR is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MT54 CXR, 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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MT54 CXR is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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