MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
How Reliable is the BMW R1150?
Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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