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PK54 NUB

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,808 mi
Last recorded155,808 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 NUB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 155,808 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 155,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,969 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 47,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 136,775 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 128,795 miles

Front Tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 115,844 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,110 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 102,678 miles

Childset fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2013 86,685 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 86,685 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 73,168 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 58,749 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,827 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 47,827 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

cannot test o\s\rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 18 May 2009 42,734 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 37,918 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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PK54 NUB is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PK54 NUB, 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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PK54 NUB is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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