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SK54 BLJ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,944 mi
Last recorded130,944 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 BLJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 130,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 124,775 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses slightly deterioated

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 121,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 121,766 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 113,402 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 18 Nov 2016 113,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 13 Nov 2015 105,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a adult seatbelt

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake pipes have slight corosion

Pass 25 Nov 2014 96,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2013 90,862 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 87,469 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,206 miles

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

tyre pressure w/lamp on,on dash

Fail 16 Feb 2012 79,181 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

tyre pressure w/lamp on,on dash

Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,902 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,398 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,548 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering

Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,727 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,603 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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SK54 BLJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 SK54 BLJ, 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 SK54 BLJ registered?

SK54 BLJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is SK54 BLJ safe to buy?

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