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LF04 EWL

2004 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,325 mi
Last recorded24,325 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 EWL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 24,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 23,501 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,362 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 15,628 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 12,379 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 11,994 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 11,711 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 11,059 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,052 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 10,976 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,628 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 10,628 miles

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

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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LF04 EWL is a 2004 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LF04 EWL, 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 LF04 EWL registered?

LF04 EWL is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is LF04 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF04 EWL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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