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TFZ 3516

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,802 mi
Last recorded153,802 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 3516
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 153,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 153,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 144,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 144,829 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 140,076 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 136,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 120,054 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear hoses. Body to sub frame (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2016 120,054 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear hoses. Body to sub frame (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 103,661 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 103,661 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,864 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,734 miles

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

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

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

front no plate.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 84,371 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,122 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 63,778 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 38,091 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,430 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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TFZ 3516 is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TFZ 3516, 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 TFZ 3516 registered?

TFZ 3516 is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is TFZ 3516 safe to buy?

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