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SC04 XSL

2004 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,882 mi
Last recorded47,882 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 XSL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 47,882 miles

Central Outer cyl head misting of oil

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 47,866 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 47,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 47,851 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 47,851 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 47,835 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,233 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 46,551 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 45,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,894 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,838 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,805 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 35,362 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,978 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 28,057 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,421 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 17,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,376 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 3,076 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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SC04 XSL is a 2004 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SC04 XSL, 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 SC04 XSL registered?

SC04 XSL is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 July 2004.

Is SC04 XSL safe to buy?

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