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PJ54 OEV

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

251,789 mi
Last recorded251,789 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 OEV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 251,789 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 251,787 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 136,130 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2020 136,130 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 133,657 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 130,295 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2017 125,622 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 121,024 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 121,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 115,773 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 101,569 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,906 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 86,140 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,750 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 66,186 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge,nearside rear tyre worn on wear bars

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,377 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,453 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 48,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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 OEV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

PJ54 OEV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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