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PO54 YPV

2004 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,859 mi
Last recorded29,859 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 YPV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 29,859 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 29,236 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 28,664 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 28,664 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2023 28,374 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 28,041 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 28,041 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 26,957 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 25,976 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 25,976 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 24,254 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 21,822 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 21,822 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 18,326 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 18,314 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 17,367 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 16,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

fluid misting around front brake reservoir

Pass 29 Apr 2011 15,994 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,847 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 13,847 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,549 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,569 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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PO54 YPV is a 2004 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PO54 YPV, 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 PO54 YPV registered?

PO54 YPV is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is PO54 YPV safe to buy?

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