MOT Status
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42,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
front n/s brake disc has slight pitting
front o/s brake disc has slight pitting
How Reliable is the BMW R1150?
Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SV53 LZU is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 SV53 LZU, 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 SV53 LZU registered?
SV53 LZU is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is SV53 LZU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SV53 LZU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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