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2004 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · LS54 WKW

LS54 WKW

2004 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/12/2004. Recorded mileage 154,274 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 1 SERIES
Year / Origin
2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 08/01/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
154,274 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08/01/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
1995cc

LS54 WKW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
  • 154,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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LS54 WKW Mileage History

  1. 02/11/2022107,819 mi
  2. 26/10/2023109,537 mi+1,718 mi
  3. 07/11/2024136,428 mi+26,891 mi
  4. 31/10/2025154,273 mi+17,845 mi
  5. 09/01/2026154,274 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 14,576 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LS54 WKW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 11:33
MOT Analysis

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 (LS54 WKW) between November 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 January 2026 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 (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))”; “Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”.

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