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SA04 NBY

2004 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,437 mi
Last recorded38,437 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 NBY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 38,437 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 38,022 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 36,239 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 35,003 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 34,997 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamps missing on both sides. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,183 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 32,597 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 32,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 31,671 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,385 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 29,294 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 27,969 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 25,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 24,715 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 22,760 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 21,506 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 21,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 21,299 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 20,016 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,844 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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SA04 NBY is a 2004 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SA04 NBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA04 NBY registered?

SA04 NBY is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is SA04 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA04 NBY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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