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OY54 UEF

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,858 mi
Last recorded145,858 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 UEF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 145,858 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 143,079 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 137,220 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 131,811 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 125,291 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 119,522 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 110,809 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 102,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,811 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 95,912 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 91,072 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 91,072 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,319 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 80,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2012 80,126 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,787 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,487 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,437 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,266 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,861 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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OY54 UEF is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OY54 UEF, 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 OY54 UEF registered?

OY54 UEF is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2004.

Is OY54 UEF safe to buy?

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