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LE53 HLC

2003 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,942 mi
Last recorded15,942 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 HLC
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 15,942 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 15,139 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 14,524 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 13,839 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 12,624 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front inner pad is worn more than the others (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 10,838 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 10,239 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch slipping

Pass 12 Jun 2015 3,951 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 727 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,304 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 30,304 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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LE53 HLC is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LE53 HLC, 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 LE53 HLC registered?

LE53 HLC is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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