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WA54 PFD

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

201,504 mi
Last recorded201,504 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 PFD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 201,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2025 201,504 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2024 196,826 miles

Screen cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2023 192,278 miles

Hand brake low effort and low reserve travel

Rear pads low

Screen cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2023 192,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hand brake low effort and low reserve travel

Rear pads low

Screen cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2022 188,511 miles

Hand brake leve has extra travel

Screen cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2021 186,810 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 175,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 175,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged wire been cut (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 161,425 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 161,413 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 155,023 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 155,023 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 142,235 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 131,716 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 120,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 112,614 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 104,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 97,618 miles

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

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

drivers wing mirror dammaged

Pass 12 Jun 2010 86,649 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,264 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 70,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,628 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 53,627 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

both rear tyres on 2.mm

rear brake pads worn low

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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WA54 PFD is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WA54 PFD, 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 WA54 PFD registered?

WA54 PFD is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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