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SO54 NAT

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,212 mi
Last recorded121,212 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 NAT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 121,212 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 119,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 117,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 115,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 114,439 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,270 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 108,511 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 107,315 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 102,671 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,435 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,724 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,163 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,980 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,274 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,061 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,908 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 21,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,506 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 NAT is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO54 NAT, 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 NAT registered?

SO54 NAT is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is SO54 NAT safe to buy?

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