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LD53 MKE

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,972 mi
Last recorded73,972 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 MKE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 73,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 73,972 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,802 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,884 miles

farings all round

Fail 1 Aug 2014 57,882 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 54,434 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,497 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,788 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 43,081 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,111 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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LD53 MKE is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD53 MKE, 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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LD53 MKE is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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