2004 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · LR54 TUV
2004 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 153,889 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR54 TUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 153,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR54 TUV 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 (LR54 TUV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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.
LR54 TUV Mileage History
- 20/10/2022137,803 mi
- 20/10/2022137,803 mi
- 08/11/2023143,043 mi+5,240 mi
- 07/11/2024148,844 mi+5,801 mi
- 25/10/2025153,889 mi+5,045 mi
Average of roughly 5,337 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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