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VX54 XWD

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,107 mi
Last recorded116,107 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 XWD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2024 116,107 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 115,851 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gators split in half (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in sub frame and repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 4 wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 115,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 113,978 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 113,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 112,401 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 110,080 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 110,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 108,688 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 107,577 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 105,691 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 101,096 miles

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Nov 2016 95,126 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,005 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front brake flexy hoses perrished

nearside front tyre worn close to limit, bold inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front and nearside rear wheels damaged

offside rear tyre worn, nail

Pass 21 Nov 2014 80,107 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Nov 2014 80,099 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,096 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 73,096 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2011 58,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,096 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 44,178 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 44,142 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2007 27,396 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 27,386 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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VX54 XWD is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX54 XWD, 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 VX54 XWD registered?

VX54 XWD is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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