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FL04 BCE

2004 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,415 mi
Last recorded77,415 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 77,415 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 74,018 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 70,209 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 83,190 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 83,190 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort fluctuation of 35kg on front brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working rear light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 79,439 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Leaking at header (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 71,214 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 61,617 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,572 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,004 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front brakes are binding but not excessivly

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,496 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,417 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 3,357 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 3,254 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 2,515 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 2,338 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 BCE is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BCE, 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 FL04 BCE registered?

FL04 BCE is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is FL04 BCE safe to buy?

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