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AU54 LZX

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,802 mi
Last recorded62,802 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 LZX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 62,802 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 58,483 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 54,965 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 54,910 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 52,759 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 52,725 miles

Stop lamp not working from foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,069 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,047 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,578 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,509 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,425 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,840 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 38,350 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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AU54 LZX is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 26,760 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU54 LZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU54 LZX registered?

AU54 LZX is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is AU54 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 LZX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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