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HN54 GXW

2004 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

24,835 mi
Last recorded24,835 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 GXW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 24,835 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 22,908 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 22,778 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 22,391 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 21,845 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 21,335 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 20,746 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 20,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 20,047 miles

Oil leak from axle oil seal

Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,471 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,018 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 19,018 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,644 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,039 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,104 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 15,767 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,337 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,543 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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HN54 GXW is a 2004 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HN54 GXW, 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 HN54 GXW registered?

HN54 GXW is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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The MOT history for HN54 GXW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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