2004 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · PJ54 MXU
2004 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 136,021 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ54 MXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2025
- 136,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ54 MXU 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 (PJ54 MXU) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PJ54 MXU Mileage History
- 24/02/2022104,599 mi
- 23/02/2023111,093 mi+6,494 mi
- 28/02/2024113,795 mi+2,702 mi
- 26/02/2025136,021 mi+22,226 mi
- 26/02/2025136,021 mi
Average of roughly 10,454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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