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R33 GSA

2004 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,778 mi
Last recorded25,778 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 GSA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 25,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 23,658 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 23,642 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Front brake switch sticking on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2024 21,992 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 20,681 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 18,454 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 18,454 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 16,581 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 16,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 14,466 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 12,639 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 9,767 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 7,328 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 5,098 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 3,279 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 3,270 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 3,206 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 3,058 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 3,058 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 2,339 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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R33 GSA is a 2004 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R33 GSA, 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 R33 GSA registered?

R33 GSA is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is R33 GSA safe to buy?

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