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AO53 RZK

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,090 mi
Last recorded58,090 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RZK
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 58,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 57,488 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 57,488 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 55,496 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2020 55,490 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,854 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 45,025 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 45,024 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2016 41,416 miles

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

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

number plate light out at time of test

Pass 29 May 2015 37,991 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 33,182 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 26,282 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 18,038 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 12,441 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 May 2009 10,289 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 5,465 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 5,465 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 3,236 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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AO53 RZK is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO53 RZK, 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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AO53 RZK is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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