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EJ54 EWC

2004 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,387 mi
Last recorded81,387 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 EWC
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 81,387 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 80,183 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 79,608 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 79,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 78,448 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 78,400 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,045 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,824 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,922 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,909 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rubber Boot on front Ball Joint split

Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,024 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,023 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 20,023 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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EJ54 EWC is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ54 EWC, 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 EJ54 EWC registered?

EJ54 EWC is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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