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MH04 WLF

2004 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,042 mi
Last recorded37,042 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 WLF
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 37,042 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 36,869 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 36,483 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 36,475 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 36,286 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 36,286 miles

Central Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 35,935 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,281 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,180 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 33,948 miles

exhaust mount broken still secure

no engine oil showing in sight glass

oil leak rear of engine

Fail 14 Oct 2013 33,948 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

exhaust mount broken still secure

no engine oil showing in sight glass

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,825 miles

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

exhaust centre mount broken still secure

oil leak rear drive

slight bind rear wheel

slight buckle front wheel

slight play rear drive bevel bearings

Fail 7 Sep 2012 30,825 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

exhaust centre mount broken still secure

number plate light not working

oil leak rear drive

oil level below minimum level

slight bind rear wheel

slight buckle front wheel

slight play rear drive bevel bearings

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,762 miles

number plate light not working

slight oil leak at rear wheel drive

slight play in rear drive assembly

Fail 24 Sep 2011 27,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

number plate light not working

slight binding of rear brake caliper

slight oil leak at rear wheel drive

slight play in rear drive assembly

Pass 1 May 2010 21,542 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 18,062 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,611 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,003 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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MH04 WLF is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Black 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 MH04 WLF, 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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MH04 WLF is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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