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MT54 CXU

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,978 mi
Last recorded135,978 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 CXU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 135,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 132,610 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 125,677 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2022 125,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 114,530 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 110,365 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Apr 2020 110,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 104,278 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 104,276 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs lipped

steering coupling worn

Fail 20 Feb 2018 94,300 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wear indicator insecure

front brake discs very worn

rear discs lipped

steering coupling worn

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,454 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear wire not fitted correctly (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 78,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear wire not fitted correctly (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,744 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s front shocker sheath split

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brake pads low and on wear indicator

rear brake pads low and wear indicator disconnected

Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,180 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake flexy hoses deteriorated

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Fail 10 Feb 2015 58,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake flexy hoses deteriorated

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,023 miles

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

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

OSF floor mat fouling accelerator pedal

Fail 23 Jan 2014 54,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

OSF floor mat fouling accelerator pedal

Pass 5 Jan 2013 43,055 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,831 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,352 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,041 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 19,386 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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MT54 CXU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CXU, 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 CXU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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