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NG04 YPN

2004 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,959 mi
Last recorded85,959 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 YPN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,959 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 84,808 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,056 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 84,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,163 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 80,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,630 miles

Seat cover malodorous

Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,984 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,988 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 53,615 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,263 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,221 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,970 miles

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

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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NG04 YPN is a 2004 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NG04 YPN, 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

How do I check the history of NG04 YPN?

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What year was NG04 YPN registered?

NG04 YPN is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 May 2004.

Is NG04 YPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG04 YPN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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