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SR53 PBZ

2004 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,166 mi
Last recorded66,166 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 PBZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 66,166 miles

EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON OIL PIPES AND GENERAL CONDITION POOR

Fail 7 Mar 2024 66,166 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition BAFFLE MISSING (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S AND O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON OIL PIPES AND GENERAL CONDITION POOR

Pass 31 Aug 2022 65,299 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 62,056 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 58,984 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 48,842 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 46,196 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Nov 2016 43,150 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,786 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,039 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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SR53 PBZ is a 2004 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,100cc 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 SR53 PBZ, 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 SR53 PBZ registered?

SR53 PBZ is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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