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PL04 VMA

2004 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,868 mi
Last recorded46,868 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,868 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 46,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,894 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,858 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,330 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 40,918 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 39,291 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,206 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,817 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,841 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 19,230 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 19,230 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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 VMA is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

PL04 VMA is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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