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LJ04 EEM

2004 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,526 mi
Last recorded29,526 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 EEM
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 29,526 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 29,508 miles

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 26,981 miles

Headlight mask fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2024 26,981 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Low beam kicks to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Headlight mask fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2023 26,950 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 26,938 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 26,818 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 26,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,172 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 24,136 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 20,296 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 42,608 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,049 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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LJ04 EEM is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ04 EEM, 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 LJ04 EEM registered?

LJ04 EEM is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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