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SF54 WBP

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

254,829 mi
Last recorded254,829 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 WBP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 254,829 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 245,938 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 238,341 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 231,284 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 215,074 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 205,796 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 205,778 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 190,062 miles

Nearside Front brake hose fowling

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 171,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 154,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 134,264 miles

nearside front brake hose deteriorating

offside front brake hose deteriorating

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 112,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,601 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 98,601 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake disc severely over heated

Pass 30 Jan 2013 90,138 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 90,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,563 miles

HOLE/ VERY SMALL CUT IN O/S/F TYRE TREAD SECTION,APPEARS TO BE DEEP ENOUGH TO ENCROACH ON CORDS.

N/S/F TYRE 1MM ON VERY INNER EDGE.

N/S/R + O/S/F TYRE SCRUBBED BOLD ON INNER EDGES, CLOSE TO EXPOSING CORDS.

N/S/R ALLOY WHEEL RIM BUCKLED,DAMAGED AND OUT OF SHAPE OM INNER EDGE BEAD.

O/S/F TYRE ON 2MM ACROSS CENTRAL 3/4 OF TREAD SECTION.

O/S/R TYRE BOLD ON VERY INNER EDGE.

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 78,436 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)

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,595 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,590 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 59,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,997 miles

front tyres starting to wear outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,192 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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SF54 WBP is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SF54 WBP, 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 SF54 WBP registered?

SF54 WBP is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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