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YT04 SYF

2004 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,340 mi
Last recorded71,340 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 71,340 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 71,340 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 70,500 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 70,500 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,161 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 68,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2012 63,815 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,153 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 44,983 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,788 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 SYF is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SYF, 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 YT04 SYF registered?

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

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The MOT history for YT04 SYF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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