MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
slight play in rear wheel drive hub
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Slight free play in drive shaft rear bearings
How Reliable is the BMW R1150?
Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW03 PTU is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 SW03 PTU, 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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How do I check the history of SW03 PTU?
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What year was SW03 PTU registered?
SW03 PTU is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 17 July 2003.
Is SW03 PTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW03 PTU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SW03 PTU have outstanding finance?
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