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PJ54 OLU

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,575 mi
Last recorded51,575 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 OLU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2023 51,575 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 51,506 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 51,486 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,279 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 49,391 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 47,166 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,279 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 46,251 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,310 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 42,303 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,266 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 39,266 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,881 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,462 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,565 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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PJ54 OLU is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ54 OLU, 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 PJ54 OLU registered?

PJ54 OLU is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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