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HK04 RUC

2004 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,663 mi
Last recorded38,663 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R85020,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 RUC
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 38,663 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 38,639 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 38,348 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 38,348 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 37,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 37,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 21 May 2021 37,181 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 32,705 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 29,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 28,419 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 23,643 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 22,305 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 20,961 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 19,372 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 19,372 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 16,462 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,199 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 13,675 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 13,662 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 11,577 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 10,698 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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HK04 RUC is a 2004 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HK04 RUC, 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 HK04 RUC registered?

HK04 RUC is a 2004 BMW R850, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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