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SP54 LLT

2004 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,435 mi
Last recorded40,435 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 LLT
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 40,435 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 40,435 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 38,217 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 35,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 32,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 32,690 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 32,345 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 30,830 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 30,830 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 30,209 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 29,745 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 29,207 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 27,982 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,589 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,704 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,467 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 18,457 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 14,029 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 14,028 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,863 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 7,264 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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SP54 LLT is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SP54 LLT, 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 SP54 LLT registered?

SP54 LLT is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SP54 LLT safe to buy?

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