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RE53 FVG

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

9,641 mi
Last recorded9,641 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 FVG
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 9,641 miles

Central slight oil leak to central offside in the area of drive shaft union

Pass 11 Aug 2025 9,622 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 9,594 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 9,408 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 9,378 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 9,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 9,309 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 9,297 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 9,270 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 9,242 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 8,871 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 8,871 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))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 8,654 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

front tyre worn

rear tyre worn

Pass 6 Aug 2014 8,650 miles

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 8,422 miles

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 8,060 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 7,700 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 7,332 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 6,933 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,477 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 6,477 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 5,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 3,250 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 FVG is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

RE53 FVG is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RE53 FVG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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