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T7 RBD

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,162 mi
Last recorded68,162 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 RBD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,162 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 68,136 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 67,378 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 67,352 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,969 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,026 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,731 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,596 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,375 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 62,602 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 62,602 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,137 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 60,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 56,574 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,009 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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T7 RBD 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 T7 RBD, 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 T7 RBD registered?

T7 RBD is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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