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N900 ALB

2004 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,651 mi
Last recorded42,651 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN900 ALB
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 42,651 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 42,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 39,729 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 31,008 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 27,080 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 27,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking open (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 24,066 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 21,108 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 19,913 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 18,573 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 15,039 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,935 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 12,793 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 12,793 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,456 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 9,534 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 8,249 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 7,965 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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N900 ALB is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N900 ALB, 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 N900 ALB registered?

N900 ALB is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is N900 ALB safe to buy?

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