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SP54 FPU

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,079 mi
Last recorded160,079 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 FPU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 160,079 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 157,099 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 157,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 136,591 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 136,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 118,387 miles

Advise winter tyres fitted to all 4 wheels

Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,870 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 98,976 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 98,976 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 91,820 miles

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

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

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

both rear indicator bulbs starting to show slight white light

osf&nsf tyres outer and inner edges badly worn

Fail 27 Oct 2011 91,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both rear indicator bulbs starting to show slight white light

osf&nsf tyres outer and inner edges badly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 75,877 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,487 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,798 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 44,749 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,545 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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SP54 FPU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SP54 FPU, 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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SP54 FPU is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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