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HY54 PFE

2004 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,325 mi
Last recorded117,325 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 PFE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 117,325 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 112,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slightly worn & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 112,045 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 108,122 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 108,122 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 105,563 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 104,452 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,584 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 100,022 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 100,022 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached steering ball joint nut lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,715 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 94,875 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,880 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,431 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,104 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 63,101 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,647 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,142 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 39,142 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,811 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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HY54 PFE is a 2004 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY54 PFE, 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 HY54 PFE registered?

HY54 PFE is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is HY54 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY54 PFE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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