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PJ54 LPL

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,624 mi
Last recorded91,624 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 LPL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 May 2018 91,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shocks rusty

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 84,505 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,285 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,695 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,908 miles

front brake pads worn / nsr brake pad worn

front tyres and osr close to limit and perished 1955516

play nsr upper arm inner bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,905 miles

both front tyres worn on edge 1955516 small cut osf

front brake pads suspect worn

nsr slight play hub

play steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre close to limit 1955516V (only nsr run flat)

osf brake pipe and nsr feeding flexi slight corrosion

play steering rack

rear brake pads worn to limit

small cut osf tyre

some dents and scratches

Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,827 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,357 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,224 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,679 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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PJ54 LPL is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PJ54 LPL, 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 PJ54 LPL registered?

PJ54 LPL is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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