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M504 XHC

2001 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,728 mi
Last recorded16,728 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM504 XHC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 16,728 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 16,728 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 13,773 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 13,623 miles

rear slight play in final drive

Pass 7 May 2019 13,006 miles

Rear slight play in finel drive

Pass 3 Apr 2018 11,623 miles

ABS light stays on brake work ok

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 9,957 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 9,170 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 8,215 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 6,634 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 6,634 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 5,637 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 5,072 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2011 1,629 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 855 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,995 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 50,995 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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M504 XHC is a 2001 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 34,490 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 M504 XHC, 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 25 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M504 XHC registered?

M504 XHC is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is M504 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M504 XHC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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