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RE04 WHU

2004 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,116 mi
Last recorded29,116 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 WHU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 29,116 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 28,741 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 27,886 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 27,303 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 26,313 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 25,608 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,158 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 24,156 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 22,144 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,841 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,007 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,264 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 20,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 19,180 miles

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

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,148 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,684 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 16,258 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 18 Jul 2010 16,258 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,353 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 14,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,234 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 WHU is a 2004 BMW R Series in Silver 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 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 WHU, 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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What year was RE04 WHU registered?

RE04 WHU is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is RE04 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE04 WHU 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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