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PL54 EFP

2004 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,703 mi
Last recorded31,703 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 EFP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,703 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,647 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 30,647 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 29,877 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,513 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,937 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,587 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 15,718 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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PL54 EFP is a 2004 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PL54 EFP, 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 PL54 EFP registered?

PL54 EFP is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is PL54 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL54 EFP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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