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VE54 DHM

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,603 mi
Last recorded93,603 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 DHM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 93,603 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 91,244 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 91,239 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 88,507 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 88,507 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,808 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 82,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 78,588 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 73,685 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 73,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 64,275 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,348 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,472 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,143 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,823 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,392 miles

Both front tyres wearing/cracked on edges & have 3mm min tread left.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 23,236 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Nov 2010 196,041 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 15,704 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 12,801 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 10,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge-tracking?

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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VE54 DHM is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VE54 DHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE54 DHM registered?

VE54 DHM is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is VE54 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 DHM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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