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NH04 XCY

2004 BMW R Series

Multi-colour Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,156 mi
Last recorded55,156 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 XCY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 55,156 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 54,360 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 54,142 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 53,694 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 53,640 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel tank area. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light showing not going off.

Front Font side light not very bright.

Nearside Front Head lamp cracked with hole in it.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear mud guard slightly loose.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 48,383 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 48,383 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,660 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,253 miles

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

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

rear tyre has a smell stone stuck in thread

Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,229 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,055 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 56,324 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,602 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,097 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 11,908 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 XCY is a 2004 BMW R Series in Multi-colour 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 NH04 XCY, 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 XCY registered?

NH04 XCY is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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