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HT04 LZJ

2004 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,390 mi
Last recorded139,390 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 LZJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 139,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 135,092 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 135,092 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 131,807 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 122,000 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 115,398 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 111,825 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 107,673 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 101,603 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 101,602 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 95,376 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 92,532 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,894 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,270 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,281 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 56,521 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,202 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,195 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 10 Jul 2007 49,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front brakes slightly binding

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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HT04 LZJ is a 2004 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HT04 LZJ, 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 HT04 LZJ registered?

HT04 LZJ is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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