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VF54 AUT

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

123,819 mi
Last recorded123,819 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 AUT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 123,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2024 119,396 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 114,269 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 111,870 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Fail 30 Sep 2022 111,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 30 Sep 2021 109,327 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 109,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 105,890 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 105,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 102,693 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 102,693 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,709 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 99,709 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,569 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 94,925 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 84,336 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted, seat belt not tested.

slight bind offside rear brake.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 76,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel has slight drag when rotated

Fail 17 Dec 2013 67,023 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel has slight drag when rotated

Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2012 51,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 33,841 miles

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

body covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2011 33,841 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

body covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,477 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 21,246 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,261 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 14,439 miles

Nearside 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)

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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VF54 AUT is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VF54 AUT, 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 VF54 AUT registered?

VF54 AUT is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is VF54 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF54 AUT shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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