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CA54 NBG

2004 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,897 mi
Last recorded35,897 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 NBG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 35,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 35,886 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 35,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 34,298 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 33,057 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 32,253 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 30,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 29,621 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 27,961 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 27,961 miles

Central Front Outer Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 25,733 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 23,053 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 22,308 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 21,794 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 18,769 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 17,738 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 16,015 miles

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 16,015 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 14,482 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 14,482 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 12,898 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 11,442 miles

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

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

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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CA54 NBG is a 2004 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CA54 NBG, 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

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What year was CA54 NBG registered?

CA54 NBG is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is CA54 NBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA54 NBG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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