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YB04 LFY

2004 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,895 mi
Last recorded49,895 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 LFY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 49,895 miles

Central Rear Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 49,555 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 49,536 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 49,418 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR17 Z6 worn down to 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 47,410 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 46,981 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,008 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,858 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,624 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 38,217 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,146 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,442 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,626 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,277 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 26,277 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,122 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,776 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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YB04 LFY is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB04 LFY, 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 YB04 LFY registered?

YB04 LFY is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YB04 LFY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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