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WF54 RPX

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,861 mi
Last recorded102,861 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 RPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,861 miles

EML on

Pass 16 Jun 2016 96,385 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 96,385 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,908 miles

MIL lamp on.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,397 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 81,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,309 miles

Engine management light on

Front lower power steering pipes damp

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Traction control light illuminated

Fail 30 Jan 2013 74,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine management light on

Front lower power steering pipes damp

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre has screw in tread area

Traction control light illuminated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,254 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Jan 2012 64,254 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2011 54,792 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 43,246 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 43,246 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,535 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 35,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,826 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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WF54 RPX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WF54 RPX, 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 WF54 RPX registered?

WF54 RPX is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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