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RE53 FPP

2003 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,233 mi
Last recorded59,233 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 FPP
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 59,233 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 56,085 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 55,528 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 53,470 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,537 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,960 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,614 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 38,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight binding rear brake not enough to show on brake tester

Fail 19 Sep 2011 30,406 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight binding rear brake not enough to show on brake tester

Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,127 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 18,991 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 12,788 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 11,676 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 8,866 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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RE53 FPP is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RE53 FPP, 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 RE53 FPP registered?

RE53 FPP is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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The MOT history for RE53 FPP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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