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2004 BMW R1100

Multi-colour Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,058 mi
Last recorded49,058 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R110018,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 49,058 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 48,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 45,798 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 44,736 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,243 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,089 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 42,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,807 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,056 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 32,693 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 32,693 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 29,412 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 29,412 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 24,956 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 24,945 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,328 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,814 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 18,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 9,477 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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BC04 BMW is a 2004 BMW R1100 in Multi-colour with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 18,879 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC04 BMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC04 BMW is a 2004 BMW R1100, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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