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SY54 UNV

2004 BMW 1 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,721 mi
Last recorded118,721 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 UNV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 118,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Inner arm has play and will need changing imminently have advised presenter

Fail 16 Aug 2019 118,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Spare bolt used (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Inner arm has play and will need changing imminently have advised presenter

Pass 1 Jul 2017 111,509 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 111,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 111,494 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling on mud guard (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Oil leak Differential leaking oil ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,653 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 79,373 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 74,723 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,797 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,387 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 57,387 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,898 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 49,898 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,853 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,378 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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SY54 UNV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Brown 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 SY54 UNV, 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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SY54 UNV is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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