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OY54 YZW

2004 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,560 mi
Last recorded63,560 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 YZW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 63,560 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 58,599 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 55,096 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 52,567 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 51,048 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 46,003 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,480 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 42,001 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 41,286 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 40,344 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 40,344 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 40,266 miles

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

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

rear mudguard insecure

topbox insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,208 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,643 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 16,580 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 10,790 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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OY54 YZW is a 2004 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

OY54 YZW is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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