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VN54 DTX

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,337 mi
Last recorded119,337 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DTX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 119,337 miles

both front brake hoses are slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2019 108,597 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,968 miles

Both front brake hoses are slightly perished

Pass 16 Dec 2016 95,974 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres getting low

Fail 16 Dec 2016 95,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f and both rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,698 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 92,698 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,444 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,313 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,068 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 61,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,174 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 10 Nov 2008 36,966 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,206 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)

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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VN54 DTX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN54 DTX, 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 VN54 DTX registered?

VN54 DTX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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