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N600 SLB

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,581 mi
Last recorded146,581 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN600 SLB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 146,581 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 146,581 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 136,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 130,699 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged Rub mark on pipe to O/S flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 130,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged Rub mark on pipe to O/S flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 127,395 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 127,392 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2021 124,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 118,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 108,363 miles

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Mar 2019 108,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,818 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 98,818 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 93,150 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 87,660 miles

advise rear tyres perished.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 87,655 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

advise rear tyres perished.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,480 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,593 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,931 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,274 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,668 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,496 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 23,496 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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N600 SLB is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N600 SLB, 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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N600 SLB is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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