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RO04 FNA

2004 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,557 mi
Last recorded44,557 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FNA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 44,557 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 44,550 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 44,106 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,674 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,401 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,752 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,761 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,512 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,264 miles

Fromt brake master cylinder hose stretched on full lock.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,476 miles

Front brake pipes not factory routed due to handle bar extentions. †Safe, not fouling fairing or forks.Recommend new hose.

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 FNA is a 2004 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FNA, 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 FNA registered?

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

Is RO04 FNA safe to buy?

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