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VE53 UOW

2003 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,310 mi
Last recorded64,310 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 UOW
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,310 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,660 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 59,584 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,318 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,359 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 47,102 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))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,143 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,060 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,563 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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VE53 UOW is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VE53 UOW, 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 VE53 UOW registered?

VE53 UOW is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 14 December 2003.

Is VE53 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 UOW shows 9 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.

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