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RA04 AAU

2004 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,130 mi
Last recorded11,130 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R85020,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 AAU
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 11,130 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 11,100 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 11,058 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 11,024 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 10,875 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 10,608 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 10,444 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 10,056 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 8,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 7,590 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 5,702 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 5,123 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 5,082 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 4,904 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 4,667 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 4,667 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 4,507 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 4,451 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 4,143 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 3,431 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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RA04 AAU is a 2004 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 20,921 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA04 AAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA04 AAU registered?

RA04 AAU is a 2004 BMW R850, first registered on 19 June 2004.

Is RA04 AAU safe to buy?

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