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WF54 KAJ

2004 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

11,778 mi
Last recorded11,778 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 KAJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 11,778 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 11,229 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 9,250 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 9,250 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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 14 May 2022 7,570 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 6,643 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 6,602 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 6,273 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 6,095 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 5,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 5,369 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 576 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 4,651 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 4,137 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 3,554 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 2,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 2,060 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 2,002 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2007 1,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2007 1,060 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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WF54 KAJ is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WF54 KAJ, 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 WF54 KAJ registered?

WF54 KAJ is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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