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RA54 XSB

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,870 mi
Last recorded108,870 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XSB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,870 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 101,584 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 85,428 miles

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

cover fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2016 85,428 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cover fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,842 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,994 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 70,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 65,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,177 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,248 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,625 miles

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

all discs poor surface rust not been used for a while readings okay

nearside front and offside rear tyres non runflat make

two stone chips within 10mm in zone A

unable to inspect floor and main brake pipes due to under body trays

Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,443 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,217 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 XSB is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA54 XSB registered?

RA54 XSB is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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