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VO54 XYZ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,825 mi
Last recorded97,825 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 XYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,825 miles

1/ both front flexe brake hoses becoming perished

2/ n/s front tyre at legal limits

Fail 13 Nov 2018 97,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

1/ both front flexe brake hoses becoming perished

2/ n/s front tyre at legal limits

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,604 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jul 2017 94,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2016 91,578 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2016 91,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and damaged inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 77,898 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 77,896 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,726 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 54,817 miles

front brake discs have slight wear

n/s/r brake pads low

rear brake didcs pitted on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2010 47,494 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 47,493 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under vehicle not fully cheaked due to under cover fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,249 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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VO54 XYZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO54 XYZ, 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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VO54 XYZ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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