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DE04 AWH

2004 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,611 mi
Last recorded10,611 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 AWH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 10,611 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 7,755 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 7,099 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 4,171 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 3,888 miles

Number plate small

Rear shock mountings worn

Pass 10 Jan 2020 3,338 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 1,722 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 1,710 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 223 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 223 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,486 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 17,758 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 17,758 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,689 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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DE04 AWH is a 2004 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE04 AWH, 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 DE04 AWH registered?

DE04 AWH is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is DE04 AWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 AWH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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