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LD04 XDS

2004 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

9,929 mi
Last recorded9,929 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 XDS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 9,929 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 9,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 9,041 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 8,068 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 7,979 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 7,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 7,240 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 6,928 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 6,651 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 6,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 6,569 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 6,569 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 4,399 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2010 3,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 2,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 2,696 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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LD04 XDS is a 2004 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LD04 XDS, 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 LD04 XDS registered?

LD04 XDS is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is LD04 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD04 XDS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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