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HK04 RTU

2004 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,406 mi
Last recorded52,406 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R110018,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 RTU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 52,406 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 50,322 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 47,599 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 46,085 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 6 Oct 2021 45,099 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,028 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

steering head bearings slightly rough

Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,442 miles

steering head bearings slightly rough

Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,000 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 37,887 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 35,499 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 26,371 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 21,053 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,325 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 12,700 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 11,058 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 11,058 miles

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

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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HK04 RTU is a 2004 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK04 RTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK04 RTU registered?

HK04 RTU is a 2004 BMW R1100, first registered on 8 May 2004.

Is HK04 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK04 RTU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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