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MT54 VSZ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,213 mi
Last recorded102,213 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 102,213 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left and right (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle rusty

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 101,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2023 101,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 95,809 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 95,809 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 95,303 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 94,558 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 94,558 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 86,907 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,639 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 80,587 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,462 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,460 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 69,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,887 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 52,340 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 42,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 7 Aug 2009 32,136 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,747 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 9,974 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 VSZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT54 VSZ, 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 VSZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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