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KB04 CDZ

2004 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,137 mi
Last recorded85,137 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 CDZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 85,137 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 83,884 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 82,352 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 80,992 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 78,897 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 76,520 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 76,496 miles

Rear Brake servo defective or ineffective Brake pressure fades out with no fluid leak (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 74,313 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 67,742 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 66,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 64,637 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,463 miles

Front tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 61,229 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 59,945 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,945 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 58,601 miles

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

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

front steering joint boot damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,879 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,054 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,365 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,715 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,647 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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KB04 CDZ is a 2004 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KB04 CDZ, 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 KB04 CDZ registered?

KB04 CDZ is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is KB04 CDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB04 CDZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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