2004 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · DG54 WYW
2004 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 169,537 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG54 WYW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2022
- 169,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG54 WYW 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 (DG54 WYW) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DG54 WYW Mileage History
- 06/11/2021167,002 mi
- 09/11/2021167,005 mi+3 mi
- 16/11/2022169,537 mi+2,532 mi
- 18/11/2022169,537 mi
Average of roughly 2,455 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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