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V7 WDL

2004 BMW K Series

Gold Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,063 mi
Last recorded57,063 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW K Series24,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 WDL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 57,063 miles

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

Rear Fluid level is not clearly visible in rear brake fluid reservoir due to reservoir discolouration

Throttle operation is affected when the steering is on full lock in ether way

Fail 28 Jul 2026 57,063 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fluid level is not clearly visible in rear brake fluid reservoir due to reservoir discolouration

Throttle operation is affected when the steering is on full lock in ether way

Offside Front Front top right fairing panel is insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2025 56,932 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 56,930 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 56,678 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 56,959 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 56,560 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 56,493 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 56,434 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,308 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 55,773 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,714 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 52,714 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,148 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,199 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,209 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,038 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,364 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,631 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,523 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,492 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 7,029 miles

ABS braking system faulty

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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V7 WDL is a 2004 BMW K Series in Gold 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 V7 WDL, 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 V7 WDL registered?

V7 WDL is a 2004 BMW K Series, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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