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PE53 ZCV

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,644 mi
Last recorded52,644 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 ZCV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 52,644 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 49,777 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 49,458 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 48,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 46,350 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 43,793 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,757 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,078 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,061 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 Apr 2016 42,061 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,083 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 40,055 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,951 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 39,586 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,170 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,799 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,996 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,339 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 1,814 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,385 miles

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

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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PE53 ZCV is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

PE53 ZCV is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is PE53 ZCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 ZCV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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