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LC04 VBN

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,907 mi
Last recorded10,907 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 VBN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 10,907 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 10,706 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 10,688 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 10,222 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 9,037 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 7,433 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 6,671 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 4,899 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 4,832 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 4,712 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 4,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 4,481 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 4,056 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 3,829 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 3,491 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 2,925 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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LC04 VBN is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC04 VBN, 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 LC04 VBN registered?

LC04 VBN is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is LC04 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC04 VBN shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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