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VN04 AFE

2004 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,460 mi
Last recorded41,460 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R110018,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 AFE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 41,460 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 39,930 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 35,980 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 31,306 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 30,885 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 29,170 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 29,170 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 28,027 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 28,027 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 27,205 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 26,042 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 25,129 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 23,565 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 23,492 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 23,428 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 23,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,161 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 22,831 miles

has slight free play in the finel drive

Pass 14 Nov 2009 20,676 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 17,610 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 13,846 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,918 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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VN04 AFE is a 2004 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 18,879 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN04 AFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN04 AFE registered?

VN04 AFE is a 2004 BMW R1100, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is VN04 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN04 AFE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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