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AM53 EMV

2004 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,819 mi
Last recorded6,819 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 EMV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 6,819 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 5,218 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 4,810 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 4,810 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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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AM53 EMV is a 2004 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM53 EMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM53 EMV?

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What year was AM53 EMV registered?

AM53 EMV is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM53 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 EMV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM53 EMV have outstanding finance?

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