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ET04 BTF

2004 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,924 mi
Last recorded41,924 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 BTF
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 41,924 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 39,288 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,672 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 38,740 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,691 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 36,377 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play drive assembly (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,735 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 34,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,989 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 30,757 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,024 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,509 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,766 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 9,746 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 7,872 miles

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

SMALL CUT IN CENTRE TREAD PATTERN OF REAR TYRE

Pass 3 Aug 2007 6,002 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 BTF is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ET04 BTF, 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 BTF registered?

ET04 BTF is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 26 August 2004.

Is ET04 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 BTF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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