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DE04 NEJ

2004 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,460 mi
Last recorded42,460 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW K Series24,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 NEJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 42,460 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 41,168 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 35,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering dampener removed

Fail 5 Sep 2019 35,591 miles

Offside Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected Steering sticking on full lock (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 32,378 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 32,336 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 31,781 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 31,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 30,700 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 30,502 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,081 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,246 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,663 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 3,535 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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DE04 NEJ is a 2004 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 24,641 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE04 NEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 22 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE04 NEJ registered?

DE04 NEJ is a 2004 BMW K Series, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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