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RE04 BFL

2004 BMW R1100

Purple Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,854 mi
Last recorded39,854 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW R110018,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 BFL
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 39,854 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 39,280 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 39,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 37,968 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 37,495 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,030 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 35,976 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,383 miles

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

Rear car type valve fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,232 miles

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

number plate light inop

Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,046 miles

Oil leak

number plate light not working

Fail 17 Feb 2015 31,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Oil leak

number plate light not working

Fail 27 Feb 2014 30,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,030 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,605 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 24,826 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,589 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 17,433 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,324 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 15,324 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 10,863 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 10,802 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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RE04 BFL is a 2004 BMW R1100 in Purple with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 18,879 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE04 BFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE04 BFL registered?

RE04 BFL is a 2004 BMW R1100, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is RE04 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE04 BFL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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