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ET04 BTE

2004 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,955 mi
Last recorded78,955 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 BTE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 78,955 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 77,132 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 75,340 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,379 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 73,262 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 72,912 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,775 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 66,608 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 63,188 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 58,839 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,239 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,853 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,543 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,185 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,600 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,245 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 17,881 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,881 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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ET04 BTE is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 ET04 BTE, 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 ET04 BTE registered?

ET04 BTE is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is ET04 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 BTE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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