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RE04 WGV

2004 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,506 mi
Last recorded39,506 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 WGV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 39,506 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 38,731 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 37,874 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 36,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 35,219 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 29,292 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 27,781 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 27,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 25,674 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 23,634 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 22,151 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 19,691 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,755 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 14,090 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 12,783 miles

rear tyre valve perished

Pass 9 Jun 2010 8,629 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 8,629 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2009 6,769 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 2,870 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 2,308 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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RE04 WGV is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RE04 WGV, 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 RE04 WGV registered?

RE04 WGV is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 13 June 2004.

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