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PE54 FXJ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,139 mi
Last recorded120,139 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 FXJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 120,139 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2018 120,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever broken (4.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both n/s/rear and o/s/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 113,978 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 106,583 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 106,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 99,040 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 99,032 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 91,553 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 83,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 83,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 77,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 70,141 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,136 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on wear bars

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,892 miles

front tyres showing sign of wear on outer edge of front tyres

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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PE54 FXJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE54 FXJ, 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 PE54 FXJ registered?

PE54 FXJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is PE54 FXJ safe to buy?

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