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WG54 WCJ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

212,784 mi
Last recorded212,784 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 WCJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 212,784 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and have cuts in tread area but not too cords

both rear tyres just in limits on 1.6mm and wearing on inner and outer edges

engine trays and under trays fitted at time off test

oil leak

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 3 Nov 2022 212,782 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and have cuts in tread area but not too cords

both rear tyres just in limits on 1.6mm and wearing on inner and outer edges

engine trays and under trays fitted at time off test

oil leak

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 8 Oct 2021 203,732 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2020 196,049 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 185,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 185,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 178,392 miles

parking brake efficiency on limit

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 178,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake efficiency on limit

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 166,726 miles

perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 3 Dec 2015 159,970 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 152,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 144,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Fail 18 Dec 2012 133,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 133,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 116,769 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 98,222 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,875 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 57,259 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,128 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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WG54 WCJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG54 WCJ, 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 WG54 WCJ registered?

WG54 WCJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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