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PE53 ZCU

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,716 mi
Last recorded59,716 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 ZCU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 59,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 59,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 58,652 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 58,647 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,635 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 57,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 53,802 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 53,802 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,630 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,509 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 45,395 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 45,021 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 44,901 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 43,407 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 38,699 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,782 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,468 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,571 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 27,571 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,806 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
Full BMW R1150 reliability report

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PE53 ZCU is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PE53 ZCU, 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 PE53 ZCU registered?

PE53 ZCU is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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