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WV04 EYT

2004 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,696 mi
Last recorded7,696 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 EYT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 7,696 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 5,778 miles

rear tyre stepping in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2020 5,386 miles

Nearside Front very slight damage to fork leg

Pass 30 Aug 2019 31,839 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 27,787 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 27,787 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 21,678 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,110 miles

slight run out on rear discs

Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,892 miles

rear tyre wearing

Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reg plate faded at top corner

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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WV04 EYT 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 WV04 EYT, 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 WV04 EYT registered?

WV04 EYT is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is WV04 EYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV04 EYT 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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