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SJ54 AEX

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,864 mi
Last recorded103,864 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 AEX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 103,864 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 103,864 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,542 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 89,268 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 89,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,982 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 83,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 78,433 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,620 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,716 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges and slighty distorted advise o/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2013 58,716 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges and slighty distorted advise o/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,395 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,108 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,108 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,294 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,931 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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SJ54 AEX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SJ54 AEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ54 AEX registered?

SJ54 AEX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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The MOT history for SJ54 AEX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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