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KR54 FTN

2004 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,161 mi
Last recorded25,161 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R85020,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 FTN
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 25,161 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 23,342 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 21,449 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 20,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 19,463 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 17,923 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 17,911 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2017 15,702 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,680 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 12,795 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 10,575 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 8,767 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 8,750 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 5,287 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 2,183 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 2,183 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 1,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 64 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 7,208 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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KR54 FTN is a 2004 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KR54 FTN, 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 KR54 FTN registered?

KR54 FTN is a 2004 BMW R850, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is KR54 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR54 FTN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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