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LV53 EFU

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,958 mi
Last recorded65,958 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 EFU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 65,958 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 65,120 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 63,656 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 59,122 miles

Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 59,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 59,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 58,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,858 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 56,005 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 54,013 miles

Front Steering balljoint rubber split.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,343 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 51,343 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 49,322 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,816 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,708 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,101 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 44,101 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,235 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,905 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,820 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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LV53 EFU is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV53 EFU, 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 LV53 EFU registered?

LV53 EFU is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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