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RE53 FUJ

2003 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,256 mi
Last recorded34,256 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 FUJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 34,256 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak rear of engine

Fail 27 Aug 2025 34,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 2 Sep 2024 32,864 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 30,035 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 29,143 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 25,666 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,209 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 23,175 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 20,854 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,477 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 20,469 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 18,158 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,004 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 15,003 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 6,366 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 5,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 5,493 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 5,493 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 5,470 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 5,219 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 FUJ is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE53 FUJ registered?

RE53 FUJ is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RE53 FUJ safe to buy?

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