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RG04 BZJ

2004 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,803 mi
Last recorded65,803 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW R85020,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG04 BZJ
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 65,803 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 65,786 miles

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 63,758 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 61,237 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 57,654 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,211 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 53,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,972 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,120 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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RG04 BZJ is a 2004 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RG04 BZJ, 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 RG04 BZJ registered?

RG04 BZJ is a 2004 BMW R850, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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