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VF54 BJE

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,568 mi
Last recorded120,568 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 120,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 115,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 115,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 101,785 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,521 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,477 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 86,477 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,016 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 8 Jan 2014 54,533 miles

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,188 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 19 Dec 2011 43,963 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,518 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,954 miles

all four tyres very worn on edges of tread

Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,846 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,041 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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VF54 BJE is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VF54 BJE, 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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VF54 BJE is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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