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YE53 YXG

2004 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,949 mi
Last recorded45,949 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 YXG
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 45,949 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 45,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 43,663 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 41,277 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 37,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 35,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,566 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 30,566 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working Right hand (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,644 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,538 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 29,332 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 27,435 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,570 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,849 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,469 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,438 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 11,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,970 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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YE53 YXG 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 84.2%.

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 YE53 YXG, 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 YE53 YXG registered?

YE53 YXG is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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