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A18 JFY

2003 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,077 mi
Last recorded23,077 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JFY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 23,077 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 22,199 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 19,044 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 14,421 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 14,421 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 14,370 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,265 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 14,149 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 13,531 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 13,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 12,720 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 12,720 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 11,691 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 10,901 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 981 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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A18 JFY is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 27,443 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 A18 JFY, 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 23 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 JFY registered?

A18 JFY is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is A18 JFY safe to buy?

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