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RA54 XWG

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,219 mi
Last recorded117,219 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 117,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 114,521 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 114,521 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 108,025 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,029 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 104,029 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 87,920 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 87,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in ns rear hub

Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,816 miles

Offside 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in ns rear hub

Pass 21 Jan 2013 57,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 57,016 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2012 46,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2012 46,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,071 miles

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

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

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

vehicle showing signs of being damaged repaired

Pass 13 May 2009 28,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,221 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

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 XWG is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

RA54 XWG is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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