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RE53 FRL

2003 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,959 mi
Last recorded31,959 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 31,959 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 31,959 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 31,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 31,353 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 30,601 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 29,117 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 29,070 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,939 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,053 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,695 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,916 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,521 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,266 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,853 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 FRL is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FRL, 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 FRL registered?

RE53 FRL is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is RE53 FRL safe to buy?

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