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LC54 FBU

2004 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,804 mi
Last recorded31,804 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 FBU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2021 31,804 miles

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 31,210 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 30,536 miles

revs increase slightly on right hand full lock

Pass 6 Nov 2018 28,357 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 21,634 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 16,326 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 13,018 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 10,398 miles

Brake warning light illuminated at time of test but operation OK.

Rear driveshaft (fwd) bellows split and in poor condition..

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2009 8,949 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 5,479 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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LC54 FBU is a 2004 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LC54 FBU, 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 LC54 FBU registered?

LC54 FBU is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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