MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
nearside front disc rotor slight play
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure?
Based on 768 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PL04 VLV is a 2004 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure in Black 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 R 1150 Gs Adventure models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.4% with a typical mileage of 29,857 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 R 1150 Gs Adventure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL04 VLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PL04 VLV is a 2004 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure, first registered on 31 July 2004.
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