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LE04 KVZ

2004 BMW R850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R85020,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 KVZ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 80,870 miles

ABS lights do not come on as ABS unit has been removed.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 80,870 miles

ABS lights do not come on as ABS unit has been removed.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 75,794 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 71,569 miles

ABS has been removed. lights do not follow the correct sequence.

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

Pass 6 May 2022 65,732 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 61,953 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,912 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a))

no rear foot pegs fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2018 61,723 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 61,723 miles

Brake performance not tested Servo failure (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,679 miles

Intermittant brake warning.

No pillion pegs fitted.(no seat).

Fail 1 Jul 2015 61,645 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Brake warning intermittant.

No pillion footpegs fitted.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 61,600 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,406 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,814 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,351 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 52,057 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,221 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 38,206 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,206 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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LE04 KVZ is a 2004 BMW R850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 20,921 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 R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE04 KVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE04 KVZ registered?

LE04 KVZ is a 2004 BMW R850, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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The MOT history for LE04 KVZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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