MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front and Rear (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate damaged .
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge . smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front and Rear (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate damaged .
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge . smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes near rear subframe have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system under wheel arch, metal pipe to rubber hose union leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake discs corroded
front number plate damaged
n/s/f bumper damaged
sill kit fitted
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front brake discs corroded
both rear brake discs corroded and scored
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs corroded
both rear brake discs corroded and scored
tyre pressure warning light on
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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RA54 WWM is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 RA54 WWM, 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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RA54 WWM is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2004.
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