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SL54 RSX

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Lpg 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,401 mi
Last recorded154,401 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 RSX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 154,401 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 148,463 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 141,745 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 135,872 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 129,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 122,250 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 116,127 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,600 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 102,285 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 95,154 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 86,346 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,045 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,584 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 45,500 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,007 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 39,007 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,018 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 31,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,492 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,559 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,571 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 17,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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SL54 RSX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SL54 RSX, 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 SL54 RSX registered?

SL54 RSX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is SL54 RSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL54 RSX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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