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AP54 AZF

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,917 mi
Last recorded103,917 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 AZF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 103,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 98,645 miles

wear lip on all brake discs

Fail 6 Dec 2011 98,645 miles

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

wear lip on all brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2010 85,851 miles

both front brake flexy hoses starting to perish

both front tyres worn close to limit on edges of tread

slight wear on edge of rear tyre treads

Pass 3 Dec 2009 73,473 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 73,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 60,787 miles

Front wiper blades are not clearing the screen very well

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 60,787 miles

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

Front wiper blades are not clearing the screen very well

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,807 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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AP54 AZF is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AP54 AZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP54 AZF registered?

AP54 AZF is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is AP54 AZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 AZF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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