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N5 LAT

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,108 mi
Last recorded76,108 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 LAT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 76,108 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 71,756 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 68,396 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,494 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,068 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,357 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 52,417 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 52,417 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 46,902 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 38,935 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,032 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 30,830 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,604 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,213 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

plastic covers fitted on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2008 17,132 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 12,811 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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N5 LAT is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N5 LAT, 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 N5 LAT registered?

N5 LAT is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is N5 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 LAT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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