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OY54 SSJ

2004 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,715 mi
Last recorded57,715 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 SSJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 57,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel corroded but not to excess wheel spacer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 57,715 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel corroded but not to excess wheel spacer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 55,204 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel spacer corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 54,214 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 50,220 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,134 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 49,887 miles

Nearside tank cover missing

Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,679 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 44,679 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 41,906 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 36,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 36,529 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,525 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 28,271 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 20,979 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 20,769 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,502 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,657 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 12,008 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 10,650 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 10,280 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 8,972 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 8,767 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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OY54 SSJ is a 2004 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OY54 SSJ, 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 OY54 SSJ registered?

OY54 SSJ is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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