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HN54 JFV

2004 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,486 mi
Last recorded53,486 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW K Series24,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 JFV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 53,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 53,407 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 53,365 miles

Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 53,233 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 53,218 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 53,167 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 52,892 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 52,511 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,213 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,061 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,415 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 42,320 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,180 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Throttle slow to return on full steering lock

Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,342 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,889 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 187,336 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,096 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 14,014 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 8,985 miles

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

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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HN54 JFV is a 2004 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HN54 JFV, 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 HN54 JFV registered?

HN54 JFV is a 2004 BMW K Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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