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HN04 LNK

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,242 mi
Last recorded24,242 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 LNK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 24,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 23,129 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 21,446 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 17,948 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 15,509 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 14,803 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 13,194 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 13,045 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 12,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,786 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 10,542 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 8,879 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 6,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,152 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 2,111 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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HN04 LNK is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 26,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN04 LNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN04 LNK registered?

HN04 LNK is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is HN04 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN04 LNK shows 15 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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