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MW04 YJM

2004 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,012 mi
Last recorded41,012 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 YJM
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 41,012 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 40,034 miles

front pads close to legal limit

Pass 1 Aug 2024 39,054 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 39,054 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 38,443 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer frame mounting is broken.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 37,580 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 36,227 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 34,886 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 33,404 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,977 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 31,977 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,950 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 25,697 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 23,204 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 23,204 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 22,993 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,639 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 19,819 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 18,627 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 16,964 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 14,782 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2008 14,782 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 12,282 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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MW04 YJM is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW04 YJM, 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 MW04 YJM registered?

MW04 YJM is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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