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AD54 ENE

2004 BMW 1 Series

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,225 mi
Last recorded100,225 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 ENE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 100,225 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 100,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 100,128 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 96,377 miles

wires broken osr brake pad

Fail 3 Feb 2022 96,349 miles

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

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

wires broken osr brake pad

Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,128 miles

Front Brake fluid requires changing , 6% like mud,

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Not Attached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,377 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,970 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 86,923 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 79,835 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,420 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2016 67,759 miles

child seats rear

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,786 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,566 miles

front pads low

Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,961 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,422 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,657 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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AD54 ENE is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD54 ENE, 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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AD54 ENE is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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