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FL04 BEY

2004 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,924 mi
Last recorded111,924 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 BEY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 111,924 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 111,535 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 111,293 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 110,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 110,133 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 109,692 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 109,203 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 108,385 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 108,038 miles

shaft drive pivot creaking

Fail 8 Jul 2017 108,036 miles

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

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

shaft drive pivot creaking

Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,830 miles

Rear Upper brake light does not illuminate on storage box

Pass 7 May 2015 103,694 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 100,089 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 100,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 96,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,744 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,558 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 85,547 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 77,446 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 77,435 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,548 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 62,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,461 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,176 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 BEY is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BEY, 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 BEY is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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