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DF04 NPN

2004 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,148 mi
Last recorded55,148 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 NPN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 55,148 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 53,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 51,219 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 48,799 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 44,753 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 43,188 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 41,399 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,619 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 39,394 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,515 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2015 34,056 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,858 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,145 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 25,610 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 19,423 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,075 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,382 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 7,220 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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DF04 NPN is a 2004 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF04 NPN, 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 DF04 NPN registered?

DF04 NPN is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 July 2004.

Is DF04 NPN safe to buy?

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