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SM54 BRV

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,527 mi
Last recorded91,527 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 BRV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 91,527 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 87,621 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,645 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on axle both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 81,915 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,591 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,625 miles

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

bolts on rear drive shaft lose

under tray

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,786 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 66,193 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 54,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn very low outer edge and tread scrubbed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,540 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn very low outer edge and tread scrubbed

Fail 19 Dec 2011 50,062 miles

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

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

o.s.f brake binding slightly

o.s.f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,062 miles

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

o.s.f brake binding slightly

o.s.f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,026 miles

brakes noisy

nearside front tyre bald on outer raised tread .

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front flexible brake hose perishing

offside rear tyre approaching tread wear bars

offside rear upper inner arm bush has play

Fail 5 Jan 2011 45,026 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes noisy

nearside front tyre bald on outer raised tread .

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front flexible brake hose perishing

offside rear tyre approaching tread wear bars

offside rear upper inner arm bush has play

Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,213 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n.s.f tyre starting to wear on outer egde

Pass 29 Dec 2008 34,529 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,478 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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SM54 BRV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM54 BRV, 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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SM54 BRV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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