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VN04 AET

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,194 mi
Last recorded65,194 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 AET
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 65,194 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 61,299 miles

Front tyre perished

Front tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 27 Jun 2025 61,299 miles

Front tyre perished

Front tyre valve slightly perished

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 60,759 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 59,703 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,377 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 56,179 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,450 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,079 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,173 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

rear number plate detereated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,624 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 45,721 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,718 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,586 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 39,584 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,790 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,158 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,716 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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VN04 AET 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 89.5%.

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 VN04 AET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN04 AET registered?

VN04 AET is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is VN04 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN04 AET shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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