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ET04 BOH

2004 BMW R850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,193 mi
Last recorded48,193 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R85020,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 BOH
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 48,193 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 48,193 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 48,185 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2023 47,885 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 47,876 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bearing in drive shaft excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 43,692 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 43,692 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,235 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 39,158 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 39,096 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 37,628 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,764 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,830 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,073 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 30,073 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 26,861 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 23,576 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,576 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 19,886 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 16,233 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 11,851 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 8,922 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 6,961 miles

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

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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ET04 BOH is a 2004 BMW R850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ET04 BOH, 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.

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What year was ET04 BOH registered?

ET04 BOH is a 2004 BMW R850, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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The MOT history for ET04 BOH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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