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RO04 FLX

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,128 mi
Last recorded49,128 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FLX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 49,128 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 42,204 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 38,809 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 38,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 38,343 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 38,343 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 38,334 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 36,678 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 36,602 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 34,847 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 27,984 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 22,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,095 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 19,502 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 17,665 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,390 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 12,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 11,411 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 8,024 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 8,009 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 7,115 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,215 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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RO04 FLX is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RO04 FLX, 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 RO04 FLX registered?

RO04 FLX is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is RO04 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO04 FLX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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