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NH04 XCT

2004 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,309 mi
Last recorded71,309 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 XCT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 71,309 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 69,841 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,570 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 69,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 67,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 63,932 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 58,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,900 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 52,329 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2015 48,930 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 45,449 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 43,007 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 38,853 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 34,386 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 32,415 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,383 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 31,383 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,803 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 22,611 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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NH04 XCT is a 2004 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NH04 XCT, 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 NH04 XCT registered?

NH04 XCT is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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