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NL54 OHE

2004 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,976 mi
Last recorded47,976 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW K Series24,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 OHE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 47,976 miles

aftermarket can fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2025 47,494 miles

aftermarket can fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2024 46,948 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 45,573 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 45,145 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose silencer able to contact rear tyre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake bike moves up and down under constant braking - not excessive yet (1.2.1 (c))

Front large cut to tread block of tyre - only affects tread block

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort more than slight but not excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre perishing at bottom of tread - no canvas exposed yet

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in final drive bearings - unable to locate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from rear of engine at gearbox / clutch join

steering damper has been removed

Fail 20 Jul 2022 45,114 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both indicators behind screen emit blue light only (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned indicators behind screen are too close together (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak oil leak from left fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned indicators of integrated stop/tail/indicator unit are too close together (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp half of stop lamp is turned off when indicators are used (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light dynamically strobes to and from centre of lamp for a period when brake applied ( turn LEDS on and off in an effect similar to strobing ) - DIFFICULT TO TELL THAT BRAKE IS CONSTANTLY APPLIED WHEN BEHIND (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is adversely affected damper is not secure to lower yoke - allowing damper to go soft and hard as bolt is moving in yoke (2.1.4 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly loose silencer able to contact rear tyre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake bike moves up and down under constant braking - not excessive yet (1.2.1 (c))

Front large cut to tread block of tyre - only affects tread block

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort more than slight but not excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre perishing at bottom of tread - no canvas exposed yet

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in final drive bearings - unable to locate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from rear of engine at gearbox / clutch join

Pass 16 Jul 2021 44,358 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,677 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,072 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 39,900 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,505 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,517 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,746 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,842 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,818 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,912 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 33,295 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,209 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 30,209 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,564 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 18,510 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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NL54 OHE is a 2004 BMW K Series in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NL54 OHE, 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 NL54 OHE registered?

NL54 OHE is a 2004 BMW K Series, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is NL54 OHE safe to buy?

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