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PK54 SJU

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,410 mi
Last recorded141,410 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 SJU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 141,410 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 140,347 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 140,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 139,520 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 138,549 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 136,749 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 136,748 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose, middle to rear

Pass 25 Jan 2021 132,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 132,150 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Rear cover missing - debris inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 118,088 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 117,168 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside rear top suspension arm has play in a ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight smoke on acceleration

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2016 113,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

front brake excessively fluctuating offside too high and nearside low on meter fluctuating 46/51% (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

slight smoke on acceleration

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 106,901 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,925 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 99,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 88,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 78,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 63,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2009 63,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2008 49,143 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,407 miles

off side front tyre edge below 1.6mm

Fail 4 Dec 2007 36,011 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 SJU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SJU, 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 SJU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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