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AJ53 ZDL

2004 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,898 mi
Last recorded37,898 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZDL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 37,898 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 37,898 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 37,572 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 36,023 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 33,976 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 33,560 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 33,340 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 33,016 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 32,534 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 32,221 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 31,447 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 30,990 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,029 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 28,935 miles

Brake Fluid mist from Front Reservoir

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 27,666 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,552 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,178 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,813 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 19,620 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 17,482 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 15,340 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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AJ53 ZDL is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ53 ZDL, 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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AJ53 ZDL is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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