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LB53 OBE

2003 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,611 mi
Last recorded51,611 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 OBE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 51,611 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 51,383 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,066 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 50,891 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 50,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 48,833 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,433 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 47,431 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 47,431 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 46,815 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 46,815 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,067 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 45,066 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 35,847 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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 OBE is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LB53 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

LB53 OBE is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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