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RA54 YVU

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,618 mi
Last recorded113,618 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 YVU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 113,618 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 109,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 104,988 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 97,137 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at pump (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

power steering pump noisy

Fail 21 Jan 2016 97,137 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at pump (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

power steering pump noisy

Pass 3 Jan 2015 86,454 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 80,182 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 74,309 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 74,309 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 64,830 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,041 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 57,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,024 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,168 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,255 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 24,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YVU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

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

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