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HY54 PFZ

2004 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,133 mi
Last recorded47,133 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW R85020,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 PFZ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 47,133 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 47,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 46,494 miles

Registration plate slightly loose AND REAR LEFT INDICATOR DUE TO REAR MUDGUARD BEING SPLIT (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,214 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,752 miles

Nearside Rear indicator secured to machine by means of zipties

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 37,396 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 34,407 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 34,405 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,389 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 18,034 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,034 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,673 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 12,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 6,455 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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HY54 PFZ is a 2004 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 20,921 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 R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY54 PFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY54 PFZ registered?

HY54 PFZ is a 2004 BMW R850, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is HY54 PFZ safe to buy?

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