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LX54 ECV

2004 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,428 mi
Last recorded64,428 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 ECV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 64,428 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 64,428 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,910 miles

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

slight engine oil leek

Fail 14 Mar 2023 63,910 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leek

Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,488 miles

slight oil leek from front of engine

Fail 22 Mar 2022 60,488 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight oil leek from front of engine

Pass 7 Jul 2020 57,924 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,179 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,553 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 49,358 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 49,358 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 46,267 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 46,267 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 42,973 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 42,973 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,493 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,086 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,775 miles

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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LX54 ECV is a 2004 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX54 ECV, 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 LX54 ECV registered?

LX54 ECV is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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The MOT history for LX54 ECV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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