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PL04 VLX

2004 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,270 mi
Last recorded54,270 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 VLX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 54,270 miles

engine small oil leak sump plug

Pass 31 Jul 2024 52,991 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 50,809 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 48,935 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 48,935 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 47,704 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 47,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,572 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 42,572 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 39,771 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,755 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,547 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Lower Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 39,517 miles

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 ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,478 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,370 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 39,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,234 miles

abs warning light comes on dash when braking hard

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,905 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,955 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 37,034 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,697 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,953 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,888 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 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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PL04 VLX is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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