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RE04 AYA

2004 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,937 mi
Last recorded23,937 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 AYA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 23,937 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 23,236 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 20,003 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 16,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 16,284 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 16,284 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 16,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 15,770 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 15,271 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 14,128 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 May 2016 13,928 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,836 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 12,877 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 11,772 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 11,772 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,167 miles

front wheel spacer badly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 10,493 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 8,198 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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RE04 AYA is a 2004 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RE04 AYA, 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 RE04 AYA registered?

RE04 AYA is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is RE04 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE04 AYA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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