MOT Status
ValidMileage
54,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine small oil leak sump plug
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Upper Mudguard insecure ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre close to 1mm also uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front left inner pad close to 1mm (1.1.13 (a))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil light misting to right fork leg, very light misting to left fork leg (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Lower Oil leak ()
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Lower Oil leak ()
Oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak
Rear tyre has been repaired
abs warning light comes on dash when braking hard
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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 VLX is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?
PL04 VLX is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 July 2004.
Is PL04 VLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for PL04 VLX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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