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LB53 OAL

2003 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,802 mi
Last recorded44,802 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 OAL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 44,802 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,612 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 39,820 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 38,455 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 38,413 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,302 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,862 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,284 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,107 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 21,099 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 14,966 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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LB53 OAL is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB53 OAL, 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 LB53 OAL registered?

LB53 OAL is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LB53 OAL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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