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OU04 ZVV

2004 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,378 mi
Last recorded64,378 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 ZVV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 64,378 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 63,684 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 63,684 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 63,466 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 63,315 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,755 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 60,765 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,249 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,944 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 57,644 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,141 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,558 miles

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

hand guards touch windscreen on full lock.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,942 miles

knuckle guard hits on windscreen.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 4,279 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,082 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 41,082 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 34,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 29,887 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,513 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 May 2008 24,513 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 May 2007 16,227 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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OU04 ZVV is a 2004 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OU04 ZVV, 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

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What year was OU04 ZVV registered?

OU04 ZVV is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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