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DA04 BBF

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,542 mi
Last recorded39,542 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 BBF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 39,542 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 37,002 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 32,043 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 23,412 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 23,412 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 18,634 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 15,669 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 15,413 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 15,413 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 15,128 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 13,348 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 12,853 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 12,100 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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DA04 BBF is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DA04 BBF, 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 DA04 BBF registered?

DA04 BBF is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is DA04 BBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA04 BBF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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