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PL04 VLW

2004 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,584 mi
Last recorded47,584 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 VLW
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,584 miles

Outer Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 47,584 miles

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

Outer Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,432 miles

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

the rear drive unit is leaking oil it will contaminate the rear brake disc eventually

Fail 18 Jul 2012 45,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

the rear drive unit is leaking oil it will contaminate the rear brake disc eventually

Pass 11 May 2011 37,992 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 30,072 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,910 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,036 miles

Front Brake Calipers binding slightly.

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,369 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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PL04 VLW is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL04 VLW, 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 PL04 VLW registered?

PL04 VLW is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is PL04 VLW safe to buy?

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