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BU54 ABO

2004 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,362 mi
Last recorded93,362 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 ABO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 93,362 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWINGING ARM BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 90,144 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY IN SWINGING ARM BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 86,836 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

O/SIDE FRONT FOOTREST IS SLIGHTLY BENT.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWINGING ARM BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 82,202 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 82,202 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,316 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 77,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,791 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,570 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 62,570 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,044 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 52,044 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear wheel has very slight bearing wear

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,495 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 43,495 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,471 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,212 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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BU54 ABO is a 2004 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BU54 ABO, 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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BU54 ABO is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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