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LB04 WFL

2004 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,315 mi
Last recorded37,315 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 WFL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 37,315 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 33,794 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 32,301 miles

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

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

Rear shaft pivot has play

neutral light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2022 31,321 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 29,609 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 29,609 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 26,996 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 23,608 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 23,603 miles

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 20,816 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 16,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 14,031 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 13,525 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 12,683 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 10,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,998 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,632 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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LB04 WFL is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LB04 WFL, 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 LB04 WFL registered?

LB04 WFL is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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