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RA54 UXP

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

178,119 mi
Last recorded178,119 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 UXP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 178,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2018 166,743 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 166,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 158,775 miles

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

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

front suspension joints have slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2016 149,874 miles

Slight cut to inner edge of tyre o/s/r

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 149,874 miles

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

Slight cut to inner edge of tyre o/s/r

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 132,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 119,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 110,067 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 96,852 miles

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

vehicle test under the wet condition

Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,154 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,270 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,909 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,292 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,330 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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RA54 UXP is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RA54 UXP, 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 RA54 UXP registered?

RA54 UXP is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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