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CJ53 BUH

2004 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,488 mi
Last recorded74,488 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 BUH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,488 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,873 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 69,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,581 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 53,890 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 53,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,716 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,659 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,050 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,865 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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CJ53 BUH is a 2004 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CJ53 BUH, 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 CJ53 BUH registered?

CJ53 BUH is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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