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DF53 ZHV

2004 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,255 mi
Last recorded68,255 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ZHV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 68,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Pad worn (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 62,787 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 57,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,077 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,551 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 45,545 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,088 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 45,082 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,332 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,626 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 38,034 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 35,380 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 31,143 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 28,425 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,089 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 24,506 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 21,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,635 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,125 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 12,522 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 12,075 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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DF53 ZHV is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Red 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 DF53 ZHV, 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 DF53 ZHV registered?

DF53 ZHV is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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