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RK04 ZYU

2004 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

39,709 mi
Last recorded39,709 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 ZYU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 39,709 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 39,312 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 37,237 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 34,094 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 33,392 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 29,673 miles

Front tyre has slight cracking between treads

Front tyre has slight sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2019 27,802 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 27,060 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 26,542 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,092 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,686 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,005 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,959 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 22,959 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,284 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,772 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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RK04 ZYU is a 2004 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc 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 RK04 ZYU, 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.

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What year was RK04 ZYU registered?

RK04 ZYU is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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The MOT history for RK04 ZYU 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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