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YO53 VPU

2004 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,582 mi
Last recorded32,582 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW K Series24,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VPU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 32,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight weep from the fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

front brake lever slightly bent

Pass 8 Jul 2025 31,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 31,095 miles

all indicators masked over

Fail 6 Jul 2024 31,087 miles

Direction indicator not working all 4 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 27,726 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 27,726 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 23,882 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 23,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 22,513 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 22,455 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 22,423 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 20,997 miles

slight oil leak on left hand centre of engine

Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,419 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 18,671 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,275 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 15,459 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,215 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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YO53 VPU is a 2004 BMW K Series in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YO53 VPU, 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 YO53 VPU registered?

YO53 VPU is a 2004 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is YO53 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO53 VPU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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