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LB03 VOF

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

49,208 mi
Last recorded49,208 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 VOF
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 49,208 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 48,051 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 48,051 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 45,464 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 45,444 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (0.79mm) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 42,926 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,461 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 37,449 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 36,049 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 34,493 miles

advise rack at rear of motorcycle insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2014 31,875 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 31,875 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 31,275 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 31,270 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 28,530 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 28,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 14,927 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 10,660 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 10,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 10,168 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 9,192 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 7,525 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 VOF is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

LB03 VOF is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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