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RK04 ZXW

2004 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,629 mi
Last recorded22,629 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R85020,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 ZXW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 22,629 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 22,597 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 22,448 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 22,333 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 22,283 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 21,470 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 21,470 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 20,023 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 19,190 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 18,014 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 15,192 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 13,727 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 13,221 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,705 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 12,694 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,507 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 10,715 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 8,448 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 6,724 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 5,693 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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RK04 ZXW is a 2004 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK04 ZXW, 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 RK04 ZXW registered?

RK04 ZXW is a 2004 BMW R850, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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The MOT history for RK04 ZXW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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