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SD54 LVL

2004 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,330 mi
Last recorded30,330 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW K Series24,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 LVL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 30,330 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 29,045 miles

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

Front front shock has some light corrosion but not to excess

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

Rear rear section of chassis has corrosion but not excess

Pass 27 Jul 2021 28,862 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 28,846 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 28,683 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 28,520 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 28,477 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,106 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 27,432 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,322 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,306 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,164 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 26,820 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 26,820 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,401 miles

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

rear indicator units have intergrated position lamp. units stamped with oem mark.

steering damper has rough spot

Fail 29 Oct 2009 26,401 miles

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

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

rear indicator units have intergrated position lamp. units stamped with oem mark.

steering damper has rough spot

Pass 18 Oct 2008 25,645 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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SD54 LVL is a 2004 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SD54 LVL, 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 SD54 LVL registered?

SD54 LVL is a 2004 BMW K Series, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is SD54 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD54 LVL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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