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KP54 PJV

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,087 mi
Last recorded33,087 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 PJV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 33,087 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 32,193 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 31,035 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 29,341 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 28,515 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 28,269 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 26,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 25,870 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,874 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 51,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 May 2015 46,329 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,977 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,412 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 36,141 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 29,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,798 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 9,969 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 9,969 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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KP54 PJV is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KP54 PJV, 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 KP54 PJV registered?

KP54 PJV is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is KP54 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP54 PJV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP54 PJV have outstanding finance?

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