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MD04 JGU

2004 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,340 mi
Last recorded50,340 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 JGU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 50,340 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 49,253 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 49,242 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 48,693 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,717 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 43,717 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,195 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,212 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,068 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 20,938 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,523 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 20,136 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,487 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,908 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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 JGU is a 2004 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MD04 JGU, 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 JGU registered?

MD04 JGU is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is MD04 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD04 JGU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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