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ML53 DLO

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,380 mi
Last recorded17,380 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 DLO
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2024 17,380 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 17,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 17,083 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 17,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 16,882 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 16,435 miles

Front tyre tread splits

Rear rear tyre wall splits

Pass 10 Apr 2018 16,294 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 16,250 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,031 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 15,700 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 15,266 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 13,634 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 12,696 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 11,770 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,548 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 8,862 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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ML53 DLO is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML53 DLO, 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 ML53 DLO registered?

ML53 DLO is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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