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WG04 VRC

2004 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,062 mi
Last recorded94,062 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 VRC
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 94,062 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 79,400 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 79,121 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,872 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,754 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 43,749 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 38,236 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 35,030 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 32,924 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 29,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 26,787 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 23,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,223 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 20,139 miles

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 May 2011 18,011 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 15,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 14,453 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 11,984 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 10,434 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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WG04 VRC is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WG04 VRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG04 VRC registered?

WG04 VRC is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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