2004 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · RY04 KMA
2004 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 130,144 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,144 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.
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.
RY04 KMA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2026
- 130,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY04 KMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 1 Series (RY04 KMA) between June 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
RY04 KMA Mileage History
- 09/06/200718,623 mi
- 27/05/200825,768 mi+7,145 mi
- 10/06/200931,048 mi+5,280 mi
- 17/06/201036,568 mi+5,520 mi
- 09/06/201141,133 mi+4,565 mi
- 07/06/201245,942 mi+4,809 mi
- 07/06/201245,942 mi
- 25/06/201354,751 mi+8,809 mi
- 10/07/201467,795 mi+13,044 mi
- 07/07/201578,283 mi+10,488 mi
- 05/09/201686,114 mi+7,831 mi
- 07/09/201686,114 mi
- 06/09/201791,532 mi+5,418 mi
- 01/09/201896,810 mi+5,278 mi
- 12/04/201999,401 mi+2,591 mi
- 06/10/2020105,839 mi+6,438 mi
- 06/10/2021109,872 mi+4,033 mi
- 11/10/2022115,143 mi+5,271 mi
- 11/10/2022115,143 mi
- 21/09/2023119,170 mi+4,027 mi
- 08/10/2024121,687 mi+2,517 mi
- 04/10/2025124,892 mi+3,205 mi
- 17/10/2025125,008 mi+116 mi
- 30/10/2025125,029 mi+21 mi
- 17/10/2026130,144 mi+5,115 mi
Average of roughly 5,761 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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