2004 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · CU54 LXM
2004 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 152,944 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CU54 LXM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2023
- 152,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU54 LXM 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 (CU54 LXM) between September 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2023 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall 205/45r18 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash . (7.1.6 (a))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”.
CU54 LXM Mileage History
- 09/09/2021152,884 mi
- 09/09/2021152,886 mi+2 mi
- 05/04/2023152,902 mi+16 mi
- 12/04/2023152,944 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 38 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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