MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LB53 OBE safe to buy?
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