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PH04 ORN

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,717 mi
Last recorded111,717 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH04 ORN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,717 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 102,038 miles

Rear brake pad wear wire broken.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,870 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,454 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 55,454 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,347 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 33,485 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,688 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 26,079 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 22,747 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 18,937 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 18,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2007 15,061 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2007 15,061 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PH04 ORN is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PH04 ORN, 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 PH04 ORN registered?

PH04 ORN is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is PH04 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PH04 ORN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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