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ST04 TCX

2004 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,800 mi
Last recorded87,800 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW K Series24,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 TCX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 87,800 miles

Both tyre treads worn unevenly.

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 87,799 miles

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

Both tyre treads worn unevenly.

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

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

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 30 Sep 2024 86,787 miles

Rear tyre tread worn unevenly.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 85,986 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 84,843 miles

Both tyre treads worn unevenly.

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top damper mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 80,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,243 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Rattle at rear silencer mounting point (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in tele-lever rear linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Treadwear uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 78,243 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Rattle at rear silencer mounting point (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) Number plate light repaired and bulb replaced (4.7.2 (a))

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in tele-lever rear linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Treadwear uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 77,562 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 74,884 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,938 miles

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

Front tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,821 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,170 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,347 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,215 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 15,215 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2008 7,551 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 2,805 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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ST04 TCX is a 2004 BMW K Series in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ST04 TCX, 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 ST04 TCX registered?

ST04 TCX is a 2004 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is ST04 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST04 TCX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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