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VK54 BZX

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,926 mi
Last recorded134,926 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 BZX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 134,926 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 132,068 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 132,066 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 129,100 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 125,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front brake hose rubber perished

Fail 18 Aug 2018 125,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front brake hose rubber perished

Pass 29 Jul 2017 121,931 miles

engine covers fitted, limiting view to engine bay components

front and rear indicator bulbs becoming aged/faded.

headlamp aim on dipped beam at the offside front close to minimum level

nearside front brake hose aged/ deteriorated

nearside front outer wheel rim scuffed

offside front brake hose aged/ deteriorated

offside rear outer wheel rim damaged/ scuffed

outer sill trim covers fitted at offside and nearside of vehicle

under body panels fitted, limiting view to components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 118,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring inspection of some components

engine cover fitted obscuring inspection of some components

slight damage to outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2015 112,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 112,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,246 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 98,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 89,303 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 89,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,885 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,673 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 69,940 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VK54 BZX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK54 BZX, 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 VK54 BZX registered?

VK54 BZX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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