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B23 CRO

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,347 mi
Last recorded57,347 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 CRO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 57,347 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 57,347 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 57,257 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 55,753 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 53,532 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,913 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,552 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,361 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 45,320 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 42,586 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,736 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 3,782 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,127 miles

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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B23 CRO is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B23 CRO, 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 B23 CRO?

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What year was B23 CRO registered?

B23 CRO is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is B23 CRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 CRO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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