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RE53 FVH

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,080 mi
Last recorded84,080 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 84,080 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 83,612 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 79,426 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,857 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,353 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear paralever bearing has slight free play

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,946 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 73,260 miles

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

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

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

rear paralever bearings have slight free play

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,686 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 62,026 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 62,026 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,567 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,364 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 46,364 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,134 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 22,214 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,147 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 FVH is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver 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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

RE53 FVH is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is RE53 FVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 FVH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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