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CR51 JPR

2004 BMW R Series

Beige Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,674 mi
Last recorded51,674 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR51 JPR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 51,674 miles

Drive shaft gator split

Engine oil leak

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

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

Front steering gator split

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 50,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 50,279 miles

Battery retaining strap insecure

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

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

Front Slight engine oil leak

Oil level very low

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 48,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 45,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 45,201 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 44,472 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,938 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 43,261 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 42,002 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,979 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,226 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 41,226 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear carrier/top box is insecure

Pass 30 May 2014 40,515 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 37,985 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 36,536 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 17 May 2012 36,500 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 27 May 2011 34,104 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 30,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 27,702 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,259 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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CR51 JPR is a 2004 BMW R Series in Beige with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CR51 JPR, 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 CR51 JPR registered?

CR51 JPR is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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