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RE53 FXA

2004 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,401 mi
Last recorded90,401 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 FXA
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 90,401 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 87,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 86,213 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,763 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,972 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,235 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 78,235 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,706 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 71,632 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 71,324 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 68,846 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,850 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 64,849 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,476 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,478 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,264 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 50,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,951 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,013 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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RE53 FXA is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RE53 FXA, 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 RE53 FXA registered?

RE53 FXA is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is RE53 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 FXA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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