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SD54 LHJ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,720 mi
Last recorded119,720 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 LHJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 119,720 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 117,800 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 115,563 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 115,536 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2017 114,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 112,751 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 99,429 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,611 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 7 Aug 2014 88,611 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,274 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,817 miles

none rsc tyre fitted on n/s front

Fail 22 Jul 2011 65,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

none rsc tyre fitted on n/s front

rear brake discs pitted excess on inner side

Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,461 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,653 miles

Front 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)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,327 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,002 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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SD54 LHJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SD54 LHJ, 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 SD54 LHJ registered?

SD54 LHJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is SD54 LHJ safe to buy?

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