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FC04 HYU

2004 BMW R1100

Multi-colour Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,916 mi
Last recorded50,916 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R110018,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HYU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 50,916 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 50,648 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 50,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 50,172 miles

slight play in rear drive

Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 45,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 43,746 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 43,746 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,691 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,622 miles

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 39,120 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Feb 2017 36,880 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,168 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,032 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,067 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,486 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,935 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

number plate light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,119 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 14,846 miles

slight play in paralever bearing

Fail 6 Oct 2009 14,832 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

slight play in paralever bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2008 11,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,203 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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FC04 HYU is a 2004 BMW R1100 in Multi-colour with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 18,879 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FC04 HYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FC04 HYU registered?

FC04 HYU is a 2004 BMW R1100, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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