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2004 BMW 1 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS54XEC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 27 Aug 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 169,970 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 169,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
15 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 167,257 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted & slight cracking to rubber hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,007 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2024 13 Jun 202616 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,594 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2023 13 Jun 202616 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 159,224 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2022 13 Jun 202616 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 159,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
6 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,949 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2021 13 Jun 20266 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 155,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
5 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,050 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 148,395 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2019 13 Jun 202621 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,801 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,287 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,802 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2016 13 Jun 202614 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,283 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2015 13 Jun 202616 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,475 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014 13 Jun 20266 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,825 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,365 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
10 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,407 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2012 13 Jun 202610 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,746 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2011 13 Jun 20265 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,718 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2010 13 Jun 20264 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
29 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,625 MI
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LS54XEC was registered on 2004-12-20
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