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YT54 MLE

2004 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,673 mi
Last recorded69,673 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R115026,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 MLE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 69,673 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 67,891 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 67,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 65,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 62,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 59,217 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 56,057 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 54,068 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,908 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 46,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,631 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (play in front wishbone-fork ball joint.) (2.3.4)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,961 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members Play in front wishbone-fork ball joint. (2.3.4)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Play in rear shaft/wheel bearings. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Oct 2015 43,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members ball joint (2.3.4)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 41,898 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 39,524 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,860 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,663 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 1 Nov 2010 34,520 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,887 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,739 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,807 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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YT54 MLE is a 2004 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 YT54 MLE, 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 YT54 MLE registered?

YT54 MLE is a 2004 BMW R1150, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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