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SA04 NBL

2004 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,481 mi
Last recorded70,481 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 70,481 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 64,522 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,308 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 60,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 58,570 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 57,091 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 53,931 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 52,378 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 3,195 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 3,195 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 29,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,693 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 25,011 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,414 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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SA04 NBL is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA04 NBL, 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 SA04 NBL registered?

SA04 NBL is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is SA04 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA04 NBL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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