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HN53 ZDX

2004 BMW K Series

Brown Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,155 mi
Last recorded39,155 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW K Series24,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 ZDX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 39,155 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 37,753 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 31,610 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 31,610 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2020 24,185 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 24,185 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Brake pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 23,764 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 23,264 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 23,238 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 9,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 5,019 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 4,596 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 3,486 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 2,000 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 1,877 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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HN53 ZDX is a 2004 BMW K Series in Brown with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN53 ZDX, 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 HN53 ZDX registered?

HN53 ZDX is a 2004 BMW K Series, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is HN53 ZDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 ZDX 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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