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OE54 NLV

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,585 mi
Last recorded106,585 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 NLV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2018 106,585 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 97,158 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 85,478 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 78,363 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,736 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,889 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,942 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,216 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 37,311 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 15 Dec 2007 27,423 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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OE54 NLV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE54 NLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE54 NLV registered?

OE54 NLV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is OE54 NLV safe to buy?

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