MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BU54 ABO registered?
BU54 ABO is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 2004.
Is BU54 ABO safe to buy?
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