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LB03 FBV

2003 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,899 mi
Last recorded49,899 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 FBV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 49,899 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 45,676 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 45,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 41,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 3mm (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 41,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 3mm (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 38,691 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,728 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 35,728 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,469 miles

rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,198 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,071 miles

Cut in rear tyre.

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 25,969 miles

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 19 May 2014 23,836 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,455 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 19,742 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 16,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,482 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 10,921 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,616 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 6,926 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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LB03 FBV is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LB03 FBV, 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 LB03 FBV registered?

LB03 FBV is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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