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AF04 HLR

2004 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,779 mi
Last recorded18,779 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HLR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 18,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,012 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,487 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,589 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,844 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 14,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,849 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 10,197 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 10,151 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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AF04 HLR is a 2004 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 26,760 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF04 HLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF04 HLR registered?

AF04 HLR is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is AF04 HLR safe to buy?

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