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NH54 WCK

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,738 mi
Last recorded96,738 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 WCK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 96,738 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2019 96,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,909 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 87,909 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,271 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 81,271 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,020 miles

Both front brake pads worn very low

Both rear brake discs lipped and worn

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside front flexi brake hose deteriorated

Nearside rear handbrake effort low

Offside front flexi brake hose deteriorated and ferrule corroded

Offside rear brake pads worn low

Rear subframe corroded

Rear washer inop

Slight damage to nearside front seatbelt

Fail 10 Nov 2016 73,020 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (1.8)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Both front brake pads worn very low

Both rear brake discs lipped and worn

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside front flexi brake hose deteriorated

Nearside rear handbrake effort low

Offside front flexi brake hose deteriorated and ferrule corroded

Offside rear brake pads worn low

Rear subframe corroded

Rear washer inop

Slight damage to nearside front seatbelt

Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,137 miles

All indicators discoloured

Front discs worn

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 56,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake ferruls and unions corroded

both front tyres worn both edges

both rear tyres worn inner edges

cut in o/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2014 56,313 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake ferruls and unions corroded

both front tyres worn both edges

both rear tyres worn inner edges

cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,799 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,988 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,518 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,677 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Oct 2007 15,644 miles

Rear number plate is slightly damaged

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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NH54 WCK is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NH54 WCK, 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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NH54 WCK is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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