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MW54 OAL

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

168,742 mi
Last recorded168,742 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 OAL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 168,742 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 19 Oct 2023 168,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 159,857 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front cracking / perishing (225/40/R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components show signs of corrosion but solid at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL rear mounting including boot floor and inner rear sill and subframe mounting corroded but NO holes could be made at time of test with finger / thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 159,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front cracking / perishing (225/40/R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components show signs of corrosion but solid at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL rear mounting including boot floor and inner rear sill and subframe mounting corroded but NO holes could be made at time of test with finger / thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake requirements only just met

Pass 12 Oct 2021 151,617 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 151,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 146,987 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 146,987 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure and fouling suspension (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure and fouling suspension (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 141,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 141,792 miles

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 141,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 141,749 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 141,717 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 141,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn with a large lip on both faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside rear outer c.v boot split

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 Oct 2015 123,838 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 123,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 112,373 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 99,324 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,804 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 88,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 81,931 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 71,511 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 65,533 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 54,284 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,460 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 OAL is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MW54 OAL, 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 OAL is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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