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L142 PTO

2004 BMW R Series

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,252 mi
Last recorded58,252 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 PTO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 58,252 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

advise drive shaft rubber cover split

Fail 4 Apr 2009 58,250 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

advise drive shaft rubber cover split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,749 miles

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

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

front tyre perrishing

Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,857 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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L142 PTO is a 2004 BMW R Series in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L142 PTO, 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 L142 PTO registered?

L142 PTO is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is L142 PTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L142 PTO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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