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RA04 WCF

2004 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,231 mi
Last recorded91,231 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 WCF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 91,231 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 90,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar Grip Split

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 89,664 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

slight cracking on front tyre.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 88,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,395 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear brake pedal corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,162 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front forks ball joint gaiter split

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,369 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,668 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Split in front ball joint gaiter

Pass 7 Jun 2014 84,932 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front wheel spacer heavily corrodedd

Fail 7 Jun 2014 84,932 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

front wheel spacer heavily corrodedd

Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,708 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,276 miles

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,788 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 42,523 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 42,523 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,727 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,427 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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RA04 WCF is a 2004 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RA04 WCF, 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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RA04 WCF is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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