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SP54 MEV

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,448 mi
Last recorded132,448 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 MEV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 132,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner hose (to nearside) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner hose (to offside) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 131,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 124,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 122,311 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,856 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 112,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed Front and rear (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,668 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front flexi holder incorrectly fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 107,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside front strut top rough

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,979 miles

front discs worn

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,929 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,430 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 93,751 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 93,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 89,364 miles

osr tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,491 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 77,983 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 71,258 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,953 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 35,307 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 35,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/r parking brake reading much lower than n/s/r.

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 MEV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SP54 MEV, 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 MEV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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