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HS04 VLK

2004 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,446 mi
Last recorded39,446 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 VLK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,446 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 39,446 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,938 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 38,938 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,730 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,556 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,651 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 32,651 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,457 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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HS04 VLK is a 2004 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HS04 VLK, 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

How do I check the history of HS04 VLK?

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What year was HS04 VLK registered?

HS04 VLK is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is HS04 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS04 VLK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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