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DY04 DLN

2004 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,893 mi
Last recorded188,893 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 DLN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 188,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 177,412 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 165,942 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 165,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 153,028 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 153,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 136,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 122,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,272 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 109,338 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,520 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,003 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,587 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 34,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,507 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,353 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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DY04 DLN is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DY04 DLN, 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 DY04 DLN registered?

DY04 DLN is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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