CarVerify

Free Car Check

KU04 LDB

2004 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,456 mi
Last recorded73,456 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 LDB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,456 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 72,170 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 70,202 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 65,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 52,282 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 43,841 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,788 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 41,788 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 38,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,287 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,421 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 22,692 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,640 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,141 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,547 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 14,547 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,198 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,710 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 11,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 11,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,243 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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KU04 LDB is a 2004 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KU04 LDB, 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

How do I check the history of KU04 LDB?

You can check the full history of KU04 LDB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KU04 LDB registered?

KU04 LDB is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is KU04 LDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU04 LDB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU04 LDB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KU04 LDB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.