2004 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · KB54 LYP
2004 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 112,038 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
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KB54 LYP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2023
- 112,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
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KB54 LYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 1 Series (KB54 LYP) between February 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
KB54 LYP Mileage History
- 04/02/2022108,025 mi
- 04/04/2023112,038 mi+4,013 mi
Average of roughly 3,457 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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