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S66 TBR

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,511 mi
Last recorded36,511 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 TBR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 36,511 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 33,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 31,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 29,989 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 29,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 24,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 20,487 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 17,716 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 15,077 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 13,557 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 12,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 10,754 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 10,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 9,981 miles

ABS light indicates a fault

Pass 16 Jul 2013 9,207 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 6,416 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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S66 TBR is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S66 TBR, 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 S66 TBR registered?

S66 TBR is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 November 2004.

Is S66 TBR safe to buy?

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