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RE04 AXZ

2004 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,882 mi
Last recorded48,882 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R85020,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 AXZ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 48,882 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 48,880 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 47,220 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 45,909 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 45,458 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 45,287 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 44,926 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 43,358 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 41,966 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 41,966 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 12 May 2018 41,867 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 40,395 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 39,899 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 38,770 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 37,146 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 34,379 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 34,379 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2012 32,551 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 29,428 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 28,921 miles
Fail 18 May 2009

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2009
Pass 7 May 2008 23,708 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 15,739 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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RE04 AXZ is a 2004 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE04 AXZ, 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.

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What year was RE04 AXZ registered?

RE04 AXZ is a 2004 BMW R850, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is RE04 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE04 AXZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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