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DE04 NBG

2004 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,067 mi
Last recorded50,067 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 NBG
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 50,067 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 49,739 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 49,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 49,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 48,916 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,677 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 48,677 miles

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 48,419 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,822 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,617 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 45,663 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 44,666 miles

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

Rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 41,579 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,844 miles

number plate lamp not working

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,026 miles

number plate lamp not working

Fail 19 Jul 2011 36,006 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nail in rear tyre

number plate lamp not working

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

slight play in exhaust securing bracket

Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,794 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 15,511 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Number Plate Light not working.

Fail 24 May 2007 15,511 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Number Plate Light not working.

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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DE04 NBG is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE04 NBG, 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 DE04 NBG registered?

DE04 NBG is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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