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V4 RFL

2004 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

9,350 mi
Last recorded9,350 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 RFL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 9,350 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 9,333 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 9,252 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 8,840 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 8,423 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 8,419 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 8,419 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2013 8,375 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 8,206 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

brake failure light on

Pass 7 Sep 2009 7,839 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 4,879 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 2,404 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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V4 RFL is a 2004 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V4 RFL, 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 V4 RFL registered?

V4 RFL is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is V4 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V4 RFL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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