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SO54 GZX

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,323 mi
Last recorded123,323 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 GZX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 123,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 10 Jul 2017 123,323 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2016 116,922 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 116,921 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,553 miles

Bonnet release mechanism does not work.

Engine/gearbox undershield missing.

Front shock absorbers have a negligable damping effect.

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

Tyre pressure monitor lamp illuminated

Fail 11 Mar 2014 107,553 miles

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

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

Bonnet release mechanism does not work.

Engine/gearbox undershield missing.

Front shock absorbers have a negligable damping effect.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitor lamp illuminated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 91,396 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 85,819 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake disc inner face in poor condition

nearside rear upper side/light dull

Fail 16 Nov 2011 85,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake disc inner face in poor condition

nearside rear upper side/light dull

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,097 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 66,868 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 66,868 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,665 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,976 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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SO54 GZX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SO54 GZX, 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 SO54 GZX registered?

SO54 GZX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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