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EJ04 WYC

2004 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,977 mi
Last recorded35,977 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R85020,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 WYC
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 35,977 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2026 35,741 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 34,616 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 33,916 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 33,098 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 32,348 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 30,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 30,143 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 29,867 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,445 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,520 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,870 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 24,842 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 23,680 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 22,218 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 19,784 miles

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

slight play rear hub

Pass 26 May 2009 15,719 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 14,292 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 9,307 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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EJ04 WYC is a 2004 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ04 WYC, 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 EJ04 WYC registered?

EJ04 WYC is a 2004 BMW R850, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is EJ04 WYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ04 WYC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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