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MV54 FWZ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,617 mi
Last recorded86,617 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 FWZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,565 miles

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 12 Jul 2013 59,930 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,583 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,397 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,845 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,036 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,929 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,690 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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MV54 FWZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MV54 FWZ, 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 MV54 FWZ registered?

MV54 FWZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is MV54 FWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV54 FWZ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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