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HK04 FBV

2004 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,152 mi
Last recorded30,152 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 FBV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 30,152 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 29,709 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 29,709 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 29,245 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 27,955 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 27,306 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 26,543 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 26,276 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 25,808 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 25,808 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 24,903 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 24,903 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 23,772 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,353 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 20,963 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 16,526 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 16,522 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,101 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 14,097 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 10,061 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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HK04 FBV is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK04 FBV, 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 HK04 FBV registered?

HK04 FBV is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is HK04 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK04 FBV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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