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MT54 XTA

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,572 mi
Last recorded127,572 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 XTA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 127,572 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 123,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 123,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 118,915 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 118,915 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 113,303 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 105,321 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 105,321 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,743 miles

nearside rear shocker has light misting of oil

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2017 90,851 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 90,851 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 May 2016 84,191 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,308 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,907 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 75,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,882 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 70,882 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,042 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 62,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 51,544 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 22 Dec 2010 49,215 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 49,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 43,598 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,205 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 38,201 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

tracking ?

Pass 20 Dec 2007 32,104 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 32,104 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 XTA is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 MT54 XTA, 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 XTA is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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