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MW54 NZY

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,200 mi
Last recorded158,200 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 NZY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 158,200 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 149,274 miles

near side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

off side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2018 149,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

off side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2017 144,716 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 139,629 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 139,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 123,211 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 108,156 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on dash

odometer not shown

Pass 23 Dec 2011 245,223 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 205,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on on dash

nearside and offside door mirrors slight dis colouring

Pass 7 Dec 2009 167,646 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 132,317 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 99,036 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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MW54 NZY is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MW54 NZY, 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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MW54 NZY is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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