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YF04 UVZ

2004 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,096 mi
Last recorded47,096 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 UVZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 47,096 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 45,828 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 45,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 44,031 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 44,025 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 43,589 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 43,019 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,441 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 42,421 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 41,203 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion leaking seal not involved in shock operation (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 41,203 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion leaking seal not involved in shock operation (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 39,071 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,944 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 36,944 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,841 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,315 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 32,670 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 29,887 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 27,865 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,138 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,429 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 22,429 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 16,944 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 16,944 miles

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

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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YF04 UVZ is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YF04 UVZ, 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 YF04 UVZ registered?

YF04 UVZ is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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