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KT53 VAE

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,818 mi
Last recorded3,818 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VAE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 3,818 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 3,804 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 3,783 miles

Both front and rear tyres were very under inflated. the pressures have been re set to 2.5 bar front and 2.9 bar rear.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 3,241 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 3,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 3,282 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 2,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 2,995 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 2,419 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 2,354 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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KT53 VAE is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KT53 VAE, 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 KT53 VAE registered?

KT53 VAE is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is KT53 VAE safe to buy?

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