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NG54 FZR

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,588 mi
Last recorded119,588 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 FZR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 119,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread wearing low on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread wearing low on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 119,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread wearing low on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread wearing low on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 116,676 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 108,796 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 103,074 miles

Engine"check" light on

Main warning light on

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,158 miles

Unable to test nsr seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2013 89,157 miles

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

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

Unable to test nsr seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,953 miles

dtc warning light on

eml warning light on

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,713 miles

DTC warning light on dashboard .

front discs worn and have lip on edge

Fail 24 Mar 2011 69,713 miles

DTC warning light on dashboard .

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn and have lip on edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,708 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 57,707 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,259 miles

both front tyres going out of shape on iner treads

Fail 12 Mar 2009 49,258 miles

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

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

both front tyres going out of shape on iner treads

Pass 1 May 2008 34,939 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,136 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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NG54 FZR is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NG54 FZR, 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 NG54 FZR registered?

NG54 FZR is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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