2004 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · HW54 FHR
2004 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 55,848 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW54 FHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 55,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HW54 FHR 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 (HW54 FHR) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HW54 FHR Mileage History
- 12/10/202342,426 mi
- 04/10/202450,316 mi+7,890 mi
- 04/10/202450,316 mi
- 09/10/202555,848 mi+5,532 mi
- 09/10/202555,848 mi
Average of roughly 6,736 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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