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NL04 UEV

2004 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,116 mi
Last recorded41,116 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW K Series24,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 UEV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 41,116 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 41,114 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 41,115 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,115 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 41,117 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 41,114 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,863 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,852 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,200 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,730 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 38,944 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,563 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,960 miles

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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NL04 UEV is a 2004 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NL04 UEV, 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 NL04 UEV registered?

NL04 UEV is a 2004 BMW K Series, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is NL04 UEV safe to buy?

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