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NA54 FLC

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,997 mi
Last recorded116,997 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 FLC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 116,997 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 116,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 111,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 108,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undercovers and cill fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2023 108,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undercovers and cill fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 100,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 100,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 92,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 81,766 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,080 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 64,620 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 61,963 miles

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

Nearside FRONT SHOCKER WEAK

Offside FRONT SHOCKER WEAK

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

Fail 18 May 2017 61,963 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside FRONT SHOCKER WEAK

Offside FRONT SHOCKER WEAK

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

Pass 20 May 2016 60,024 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 57,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 53,571 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 53,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 50,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 47,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2011 44,099 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 44,099 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,232 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,420 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2009 36,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,381 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 23,276 miles

nail in o/s/f and n/s/f tyers

Pass 11 Jan 2007 10,854 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,807 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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NA54 FLC is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NA54 FLC, 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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NA54 FLC is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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