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LF54 ZTK

2004 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,675 mi
Last recorded54,675 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 ZTK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 54,675 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 53,950 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 52,689 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 47,034 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 42,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,651 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 38,899 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 37,361 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,758 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 30,769 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 28,325 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 25,805 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 25,805 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2013 23,855 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 23,855 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 May 2012 22,706 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,678 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 13,156 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,003 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LF54 ZTK is a 2004 BMW R Series in Red 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 LF54 ZTK, 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

How do I check the history of LF54 ZTK?

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What year was LF54 ZTK registered?

LF54 ZTK is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is LF54 ZTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF54 ZTK 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.

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