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OY54 ZBR

2004 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,106 mi
Last recorded59,106 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW K Series24,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 ZBR
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 59,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 56,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 49,363 miles

Brakes not working in linked operation

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Gear lever pivot worn

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 49,363 miles

Brakes not working in linked operation

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Gear lever pivot worn

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 46,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 44,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 44,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 27,477 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both (3.2.A1l)

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

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

non standard silencer

Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

non standard silencer

Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,482 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,119 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,422 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,487 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,234 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 7,464 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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OY54 ZBR is a 2004 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY54 ZBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY54 ZBR registered?

OY54 ZBR is a 2004 BMW K Series, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is OY54 ZBR safe to buy?

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