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RA54 YDZ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,170 mi
Last recorded134,170 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 YDZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 134,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 134,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 128,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 117,357 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 107,931 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges and close to limit

Fail 17 Oct 2017 107,931 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges and close to limit

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,830 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 86,605 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 72,683 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 72,683 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,553 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 52,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 47,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 43,409 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 29 May 2009 35,481 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 26,037 miles

all brake discs lightly corroded from standing

Pass 3 May 2007 19,377 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer 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 YDZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YDZ, 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 YDZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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