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RA54 XRZ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,168 mi
Last recorded57,168 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XRZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2021 57,168 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front (4.1.5 (a))

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump slightly noisy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,073 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 55,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16/91h rsc (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,002 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 48,982 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,956 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 45,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 42,371 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 42,371 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 37,530 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,561 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 33,561 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,345 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 23,479 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,897 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,126 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 XRZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XRZ, 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 XRZ registered?

RA54 XRZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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