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ST04 BFJ

2004 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,050 mi
Last recorded49,050 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 BFJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 49,050 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 49,033 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 47,768 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 46,672 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 46,659 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,407 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,959 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 45,901 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 44,907 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 44,775 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 44,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,620 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 44,620 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,551 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 42,551 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,081 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 37,619 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,371 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 36,371 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,496 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,752 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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ST04 BFJ is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ST04 BFJ, 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 ST04 BFJ registered?

ST04 BFJ is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is ST04 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST04 BFJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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