2004 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · EK54 AEM
2004 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 103,301 miles. MOT valid until 22/01/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1995cc
EK54 AEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 103,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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EK54 AEM Mileage History
- 14/12/202393,529 mi
- 21/12/202393,638 mi+109 mi
- 10/01/2025101,671 mi+8,033 mi
- 10/01/2025101,671 mi
- 23/01/2026103,301 mi+1,630 mi
Average of roughly 4,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK54 AEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 1 Series (EK54 AEM) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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