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MD04 JFX

2004 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,861 mi
Last recorded68,861 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 JFX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 68,861 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 68,861 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Bulb failure (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 68,011 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 65,755 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 63,976 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 63,322 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 61,701 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 54,267 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 52,830 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,705 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,819 miles

Slight play in final drive pivot bearing.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,617 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,603 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

final drive bearings showing freeplay.

Fail 24 Feb 2012 26,454 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,454 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 22,938 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,456 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,440 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 11,141 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 11,141 miles

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

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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MD04 JFX is a 2004 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MD04 JFX, 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 MD04 JFX registered?

MD04 JFX is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is MD04 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD04 JFX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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