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SG53 ZHH

2003 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

15,165 mi
Last recorded15,165 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R110020,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZHH
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 15,165 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 14,556 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 14,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 13,349 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 13,303 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 12,716 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 11,912 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 11,290 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 10,967 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 10,398 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 10,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 9,467 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 8,850 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 8,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 6,955 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 6,340 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 6,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 5,600 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 4,884 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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SG53 ZHH is a 2003 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 20,353 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG53 ZHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SG53 ZHH is a 2003 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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