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YT04 SXW

2004 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,557 mi
Last recorded32,557 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 SXW
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 32,557 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 32,557 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 31,613 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 30,528 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 30,283 miles

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in drive shaft housing to hub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 29,249 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 28,078 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 29,716 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 29,716 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 25,409 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,027 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 22,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 20,863 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 15,838 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 12,754 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 10,827 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front and rear tyres worn to limit

play in rear swing arm assembly

rear exhaust silencer loose on cat

Pass 5 May 2012 10,759 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

both tyres worn to limit

rear brake binding

rear exhaust silencer insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,096 miles

front and rear tyres worn to 2mm

rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer insecure at joint to cat but not blowing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 9,946 miles

Silencer loose on catalytic converter.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,690 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,014 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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YT04 SXW is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YT04 SXW, 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 YT04 SXW registered?

YT04 SXW is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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