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RJ54 TFA

2004 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,891 mi
Last recorded20,891 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R85020,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 TFA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 20,891 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 20,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 20,562 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 20,413 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 19,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 19,307 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 18,261 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 18,261 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,984 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,736 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 15,077 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 15,077 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 11,371 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 9,124 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 9,124 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 7,755 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 6,971 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 5,429 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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RJ54 TFA is a 2004 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ54 TFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ54 TFA registered?

RJ54 TFA is a 2004 BMW R850, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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