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DE04 HTP

2004 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,569 mi
Last recorded22,569 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R85020,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 HTP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 22,569 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 21,948 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 21,083 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front left (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 19,760 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 19,760 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 19,318 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 19,013 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 17,686 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 16,944 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 16,526 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,689 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,444 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 14,366 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,054 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 12,992 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 11,062 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 895 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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DE04 HTP is a 2004 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 20,921 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 R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE04 HTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE04 HTP registered?

DE04 HTP is a 2004 BMW R850, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is DE04 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 HTP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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