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FL04 BCY

2004 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,490 mi
Last recorded51,490 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 51,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 48,707 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 46,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 41,416 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 41,416 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 37,229 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 34,784 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,106 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,733 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 31,575 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,595 miles

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

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

front tyre profile squaring off slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2011 27,415 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,816 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,798 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 23,516 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,005 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 22,005 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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 BCY 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 BCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL04 BCY registered?

FL04 BCY is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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