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PO54 YRL

2004 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,350 mi
Last recorded100,350 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 YRL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 100,350 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 92,397 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,371 miles

after market exhaust fitted, noise level fine

tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,062 miles

aftermarket exhausts fitted, noise level fine

rear tyre squared off

Pass 11 May 2015 75,522 miles

after market exhaust, noise level fine

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,360 miles

non standard exhaust fitted at time of test

Pass 7 May 2013 63,101 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,032 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,569 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 31,057 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,092 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 YRL is a 2004 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PO54 YRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO54 YRL registered?

PO54 YRL is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is PO54 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO54 YRL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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