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FY04 PCU

2004 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,864 mi
Last recorded74,864 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 PCU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 74,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 69,850 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 62,840 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 58,672 miles

Rear tyre has cuts in tread not to cords

front brake slightly spongey

Fail 16 Jun 2022 58,669 miles

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre has cuts in tread not to cords

Pass 16 Jun 2021 58,158 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 55,503 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 53,665 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 53,665 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 52,083 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,231 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,433 miles

rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,088 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,571 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,404 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,829 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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FY04 PCU is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY04 PCU, 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 FY04 PCU registered?

FY04 PCU is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is FY04 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 PCU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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