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LJ04 FKB

2004 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,144 mi
Last recorded43,144 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 FKB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2014 43,144 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 41,936 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 40,362 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,892 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,026 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,474 miles

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

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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LJ04 FKB is a 2004 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LJ04 FKB, 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 LJ04 FKB registered?

LJ04 FKB is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is LJ04 FKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ04 FKB shows 8 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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