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RA54 YPV

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,196 mi
Last recorded81,196 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 81,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 67,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 55,742 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 55,742 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2010 47,252 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 47,252 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,805 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,842 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,975 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 YPV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

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

Is RA54 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA54 YPV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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