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VK54 DWC

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,208 mi
Last recorded117,208 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 DWC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2019 117,208 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 107,654 miles

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

INTERMITTENT AIR BAG FAULT / OCCUPENCY SENSOR [ CODE 93C2 ]

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 98,344 miles

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 20 Oct 2016 88,408 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,718 miles

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

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 29 Sep 2014 75,652 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 72,206 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,970 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,936 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,534 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,032 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,247 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,605 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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VK54 DWC is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK54 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

VK54 DWC is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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