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A17 AJX

2004 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,102 mi
Last recorded16,102 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AJX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 16,102 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 16,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 15,895 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 15,840 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 15,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 15,697 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 15,189 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 15,062 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 15,046 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 13,864 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 13,572 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 12,211 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 11,732 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 11,555 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 9,629 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 9,629 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 8,997 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 6,148 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 6,148 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 2,976 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1150?

Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,399
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 623
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 105
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 86
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A17 AJX is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 26,045 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 R1150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 623 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 AJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1150 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 AJX registered?

A17 AJX is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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