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VT04 COT

2004 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,809 mi
Last recorded131,809 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT04 COT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 131,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 127,975 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 122,373 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 117,398 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 109,719 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 109,719 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 98,363 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 98,363 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 90,925 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 86,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2012 86,658 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,309 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,634 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,991 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,829 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 28,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

r/h/r tyre 4.5mm

Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,554 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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VT04 COT is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VT04 COT, 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 VT04 COT registered?

VT04 COT is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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The MOT history for VT04 COT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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