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LC53 ZVR

2004 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,879 mi
Last recorded56,879 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R110018,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ZVR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 56,879 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 56,878 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2025 55,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 55,224 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 53,125 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 52,776 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,457 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 48,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 43,746 miles

Front front damper slightly stiff

Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,019 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 37,019 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 37,017 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,349 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,028 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 32,028 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 30,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,946 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,135 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,922 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,138 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 15,957 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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LC53 ZVR is a 2004 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 18,879 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC53 ZVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC53 ZVR registered?

LC53 ZVR is a 2004 BMW R1100, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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