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FL04 BBX

2004 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,762 mi
Last recorded61,762 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 BBX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 61,762 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 60,912 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 60,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,744 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 59,556 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 59,556 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,565 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 46,859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,431 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,686 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,535 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Oil misting around final drive boot. Oil misting on l/h side of engine.

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,042 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Oil leak by left hand riders foot rest. Oil leak at drive shaft bellows.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 29,042 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Oil leak by left hand riders foot rest. Oil leak at drive shaft bellows.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,134 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,470 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 16,862 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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FL04 BBX is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FL04 BBX, 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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FL04 BBX is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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