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KB04 CEA

2004 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,982 mi
Last recorded56,982 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 CEA
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 56,982 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 56,421 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 55,697 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 54,989 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 54,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 54,184 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 53,182 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 53,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,310 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,071 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 29,696 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,217 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 21,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,443 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 13,718 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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KB04 CEA is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KB04 CEA, 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 KB04 CEA registered?

KB04 CEA is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 10 July 2004.

Is KB04 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB04 CEA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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