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NY54 BHP

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,778 mi
Last recorded129,778 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 BHP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 129,778 miles

Brake warning light on

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 29 Jan 2020 129,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,699 miles

Brake warning light on

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 28 Jan 2019 119,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 8 Feb 2018 111,279 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test around interior mirror ()

Front Oil leak under neath ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tyre pressure low light on dash

Fail 8 Feb 2018 111,279 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test around interior mirror ()

Front Oil leak under neath ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tyre pressure low light on dash

Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 95,885 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 88,632 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,262 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 122,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,162 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 69,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,221 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 56,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,551 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,945 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,941 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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NY54 BHP is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 NY54 BHP, 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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NY54 BHP is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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