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VA04 DOU

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,841 mi
Last recorded21,841 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 DOU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 21,841 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 21,783 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 21,674 miles

Front tyre cracking on side wall no ord or ply visible

Fail 29 May 2024 21,674 miles

Front tyre cracking on side wall no ord or ply visible

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 21,505 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 21,224 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 21,224 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 20,959 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 19,621 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 19,518 miles

Rear registration plate damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2015 19,107 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 18,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 18,448 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 17,912 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,083 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 15,975 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 14,070 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 12,647 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 11,143 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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VA04 DOU is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VA04 DOU, 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 VA04 DOU registered?

VA04 DOU is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 July 2004.

Is VA04 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 DOU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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