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HN54 JFJ

2004 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,244 mi
Last recorded62,244 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 62,244 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 61,182 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 56,230 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 51,532 miles

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

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 49,659 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 49,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,574 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 42,584 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 34,495 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn unevenly. (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2017 34,495 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn unevenly. (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 21,118 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 18,445 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 16,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre valve perished

Pass 27 Oct 2012 15,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 13,797 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 12,595 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 12,585 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 9,786 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 7,481 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 7,097 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 7,097 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 JFJ is a 2004 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFJ, 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.

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What year was HN54 JFJ registered?

HN54 JFJ is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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