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LS04 PHE

2016 BMW 1 Series

Cream Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,852 mi
Last recorded50,852 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 PHE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 50,852 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 142,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres outer edges wearing low

Pass 12 Feb 2025 47,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 47,269 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 134,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 43,343 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear Slight cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 122,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 39,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 110,201 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 33,974 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 95,721 miles

Rear diff slight seepage

Fail 21 Jun 2021 95,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear diff slight seepage

Pass 24 Feb 2021 25,038 miles

front discs lipped an corroded

front pads low

Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,453 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 86,193 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offisde (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offisde (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 22,737 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,921 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,416 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,092 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,597 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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LS04 PHE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Cream with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 43,833 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 LS04 PHE, 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 10 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LS04 PHE registered?

LS04 PHE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is LS04 PHE safe to buy?

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