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WG04 TVZ

2004 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,307 mi
Last recorded37,307 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 TVZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 37,307 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 34,776 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 31,603 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 26,313 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 23,799 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 23,694 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 23,101 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 22,523 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 21,190 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 20,023 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 20,017 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 18,055 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 16,669 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 12,511 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 7,794 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,783 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 7,598 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 3,105 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 161 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 810 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 810 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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WG04 TVZ is a 2004 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WG04 TVZ, 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 WG04 TVZ registered?

WG04 TVZ is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is WG04 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG04 TVZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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