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FT03 CTF

2003 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,170 mi
Last recorded27,170 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 CTF
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,170 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 22,442 miles

Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 22,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 17,262 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 17,261 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 17,250 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 16,883 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,452 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,227 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 8,546 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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FT03 CTF is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FT03 CTF, 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 FT03 CTF registered?

FT03 CTF is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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The MOT history for FT03 CTF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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