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VK54 CFU

2004 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,208 mi
Last recorded10,208 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW K Series24,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 CFU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 10,208 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 10,103 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 9,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 9,852 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 9,852 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 9,708 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 9,706 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 9,445 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 9,378 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 9,225 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 7,895 miles

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

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

clutch span adjuster missing

Fail 8 Jul 2008 7,895 miles

Front Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

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

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

clutch span adjuster missing

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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VK54 CFU is a 2004 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK54 CFU, 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 VK54 CFU registered?

VK54 CFU is a 2004 BMW K Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is VK54 CFU safe to buy?

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