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RE53 FTC

2004 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,446 mi
Last recorded29,446 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R110018,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 FTC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 29,446 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 29,226 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Noise on rotation but could be drive shaft issue? Requires investigation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 29,223 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake rod insecure Master cylinder control rod and locknut loose ! (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Split around stem (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre low tread and scrubbed on one side requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Mudguard hugger .loose on its fixings possibly vibration causing wear

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Noise on rotation but could be drive shaft issue? Requires investigation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 29,147 miles

Front Tyre tread getting low

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 28,523 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 28,523 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake light switch inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 28,416 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting requires replace (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 28,416 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting requires replace (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) Bulb blown (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 27,862 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 27,575 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 27,283 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 25,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 23,361 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 22,706 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 May 2014 22,706 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 21,080 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,202 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 16,703 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,652 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,578 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 13,121 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 7,240 miles

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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RE53 FTC is a 2004 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RE53 FTC, 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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RE53 FTC is a 2004 BMW R1100, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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