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PE54 WUG

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,326 mi
Last recorded112,326 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 WUG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2020 112,326 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear xle beam (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed and structuraly weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 106,978 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 106,950 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2017 102,788 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 16 Oct 2015 92,746 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)

Offside Rear advise wheel stiff to turn by hand. further inspection required.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,482 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,816 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,152 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,516 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,196 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 50,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs wearing uneven

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,857 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,995 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,972 miles

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

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

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 WUG is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE54 WUG, 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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PE54 WUG is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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