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HV54 RWK

2004 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,954 mi
Last recorded68,954 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW K Series24,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 RWK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 68,954 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 68,919 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 68,269 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 66,554 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 65,583 miles

Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake pads corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 64,560 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,082 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,601 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 42,628 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,981 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 30,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,244 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 21,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

small cuts in rear tyre tread . front tyre tread slight uneven wear .

Pass 15 Sep 2007 21,476 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

small cuts in rear tyre tread . front tyre tread slight uneven wear .

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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HV54 RWK is a 2004 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HV54 RWK, 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 HV54 RWK registered?

HV54 RWK is a 2004 BMW K Series, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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