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FT03 BZV

2003 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,665 mi
Last recorded41,665 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW R110020,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 BZV
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 41,665 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 43,168 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 21,581 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 18,765 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 18,328 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,509 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 17,509 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,670 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 15,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,352 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 12,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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FT03 BZV is a 2003 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 20,353 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT03 BZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FT03 BZV registered?

FT03 BZV is a 2003 BMW R1100, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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