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HX04 EAC

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,693 mi
Last recorded57,693 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 EAC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 57,693 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 56,335 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 54,056 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 52,336 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 51,202 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,963 miles

Front tyre has fine cracking in sidewalls

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Is worn more in tread centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,137 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 46,137 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,700 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 44,621 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,413 miles

rear brake pedal slightly spongy in operation.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,804 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,570 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,293 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,639 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,759 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 27,759 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 24,678 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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HX04 EAC is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black 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 HX04 EAC, 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 HX04 EAC registered?

HX04 EAC is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is HX04 EAC safe to buy?

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