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ML54 HWE

2004 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,933 mi
Last recorded39,933 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 HWE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 39,933 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 39,845 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 39,620 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 37,428 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 36,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 36,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 32,644 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 32,644 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering tyre valve splitting (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,021 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,800 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 19,306 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 17,321 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 16,447 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 14,516 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,981 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 9,933 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 8,642 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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ML54 HWE is a 2004 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ML54 HWE, 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 ML54 HWE registered?

ML54 HWE is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is ML54 HWE safe to buy?

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