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OU54 YEE

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,136 mi
Last recorded51,136 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 YEE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 51,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,343 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,063 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,533 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,317 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 39,315 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,063 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,700 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 37,081 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,081 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,412 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,382 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,439 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,461 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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OU54 YEE is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OU54 YEE, 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 OU54 YEE registered?

OU54 YEE is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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