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FC04 GVY

2004 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,664 mi
Last recorded58,664 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 GVY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 58,664 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 58,238 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 57,905 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 57,886 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,167 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 53,204 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 53,204 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fork Seal Leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2018 51,912 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,925 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 40,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,045 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,105 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 19,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 14,381 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2008 9,853 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 8,133 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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FC04 GVY is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FC04 GVY, 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 FC04 GVY registered?

FC04 GVY is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 26 August 2004.

Is FC04 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC04 GVY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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