2004 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · LS54 UJJ
2004 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 27,904 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LS54 UJJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 27,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS54 UJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 316 (LS54 UJJ) between December 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LS54 UJJ Mileage History
- 07/12/20077,206 mi
- 07/12/20077,206 mi
- 06/12/20089,377 mi+2,171 mi
- 22/09/201013,454 mi+4,077 mi
- 13/09/201115,153 mi+1,699 mi
- 14/09/201115,172 mi+19 mi
- 09/11/201217,526 mi+2,354 mi
- 11/11/201318,305 mi+779 mi
- 18/11/201420,451 mi+2,146 mi
- 10/11/201523,502 mi+3,051 mi
- 10/11/201523,502 mi
- 18/11/201624,261 mi+759 mi
- 07/11/201724,672 mi+411 mi
- 30/10/201825,038 mi+366 mi
- 08/11/201925,254 mi+216 mi
- 05/11/202025,475 mi+221 mi
- 06/11/202025,475 mi
- 16/11/202125,619 mi+144 mi
- 17/11/202125,620 mi+1 mi
- 14/11/202225,806 mi+186 mi
- 15/11/202326,804 mi+998 mi
- 16/11/202326,818 mi+14 mi
- 13/11/202427,410 mi+592 mi
- 13/11/202427,417 mi+7 mi
- 13/11/202527,776 mi+359 mi
- 08/09/202627,904 mi+128 mi
- 08/09/202627,904 mi
Average of roughly 1,104 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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