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RIB 1776

2004 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,524 mi
Last recorded42,524 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 1776
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 42,524 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 41,524 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 40,390 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 40,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 38,807 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,237 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,868 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 33,444 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,774 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,444 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 24,680 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 23,822 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,493 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 22,383 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,166 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,055 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,347 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,330 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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RIB 1776 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 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RIB 1776, 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

How do I check the history of RIB 1776?

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What year was RIB 1776 registered?

RIB 1776 is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is RIB 1776 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 1776 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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