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VU54 OKX

2004 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,752 mi
Last recorded191,752 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 OKX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 191,752 miles

Front Suspension components corroded.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 176,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 169,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

o/s rear tyre start to crack

Pass 4 Sep 2017 160,308 miles

Both front flexis perishing.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 153,676 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 152,913 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 152,913 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 147,924 miles

emmisions too low to read

Pass 28 Jun 2013 138,415 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear brake discs pitted

tpms light on

Fail 27 Jun 2013 138,415 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear brake discs pitted

tpms light on

Pass 26 Jun 2012 125,308 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 125,307 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 112,627 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 94,205 miles

advise: both front and rear discs slightly worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,012 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,881 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 51,881 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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VU54 OKX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VU54 OKX, 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 VU54 OKX registered?

VU54 OKX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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