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HT53 UHM

2004 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,601 mi
Last recorded37,601 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 UHM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 37,601 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 36,546 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,248 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 34,884 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 33,958 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 33,745 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 32,845 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 32,700 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,724 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,481 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,485 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 29,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,817 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2012 26,596 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,105 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 20,729 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 15,459 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,197 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 14,154 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 12,666 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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HT53 UHM 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 90%.

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 HT53 UHM, 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 HT53 UHM registered?

HT53 UHM is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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