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WD53 CUA

2004 BMW R1150

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,488 mi
Last recorded23,488 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 CUA
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 23,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 22,118 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 20,318 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 17,895 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 17,895 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2020 17,558 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 17,451 miles

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2016 17,398 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 17,005 miles

Offside Minor oil leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 15,410 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 14,561 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,096 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,460 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 12,457 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 12,450 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 27 Jan 2009 11,066 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 10,488 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 9,128 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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WD53 CUA is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WD53 CUA, 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 WD53 CUA registered?

WD53 CUA is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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