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RE54 GVW

2004 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,259 mi
Last recorded17,259 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW K Series24,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 GVW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 17,259 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,304 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 13,188 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,188 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 11,151 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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RE54 GVW is a 2004 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE54 GVW, 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 RE54 GVW registered?

RE54 GVW is a 2004 BMW K Series, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is RE54 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE54 GVW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE54 GVW have outstanding finance?

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