2004 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · AJ54 FLP
2004 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 153,676 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ54 FLP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 153,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ54 FLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 1 Series (AJ54 FLP) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AJ54 FLP Mileage History
- 18/06/2022131,804 mi
- 23/06/2022131,849 mi+45 mi
- 11/06/2024136,951 mi+5,102 mi
- 11/06/2025153,676 mi+16,725 mi
Average of roughly 7,336 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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