2004 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · FV54 HWG
2004 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 193,147 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV54 HWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
- 193,147 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.
FV54 HWG 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 (FV54 HWG) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FV54 HWG Mileage History
- 16/11/2021162,674 mi
- 02/11/2022170,556 mi+7,882 mi
- 19/10/2023181,337 mi+10,781 mi
- 20/10/2023181,339 mi+2 mi
- 15/11/2024193,147 mi+11,808 mi
Average of roughly 10,168 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Electric Steering Lock (ELV) FaultModerate
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- ABS Pump / DSC Module FailureModerate
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