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YF04 UVY

2004 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

39,886 mi
Last recorded39,886 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R85020,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 UVY
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 39,886 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 39,877 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 36,508 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 33,262 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 33,262 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 33,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 32,418 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 31,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,335 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 31,173 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 30,757 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 28,982 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,982 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,572 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,637 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,946 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 22,946 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 21,583 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,583 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,784 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 17,780 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 16,760 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 14,677 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 13,599 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,599 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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YF04 UVY is a 2004 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 20,921 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 R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF04 UVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF04 UVY registered?

YF04 UVY is a 2004 BMW R850, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YF04 UVY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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