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RA54 WWM

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

132,918 mi
Last recorded132,918 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 WWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 132,918 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 132,883 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 120,095 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes near rear subframe have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2022 108,761 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 108,761 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 100,183 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 May 2021 100,169 miles

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 ()

Pass 11 May 2020 92,102 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 92,102 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,577 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 89,577 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,044 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 85,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 82,050 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,548 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 68,801 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,801 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,904 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

front number plate damaged

n/s/f bumper damaged

sill kit fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,684 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,606 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded and scored

Fail 22 Feb 2011 39,606 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,521 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,423 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 19,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 13,486 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 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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