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NL04 UER

2004 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,208 mi
Last recorded28,208 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 UER
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 28,208 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 28,199 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 28,045 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 27,353 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 27,348 miles

Central Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Rear brake performance, loses pressure (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))

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Rear tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front lower engine covered in oil. Oil Leak from oil filter area underneath bike

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

Pass 11 May 2019 27,282 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 27,188 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,883 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 22,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 20,305 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 19,874 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 19,874 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 May 2010 18,338 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 14,598 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,518 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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NL04 UER is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NL04 UER, 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 NL04 UER registered?

NL04 UER is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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