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VF53 PHZ

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,792 mi
Last recorded20,792 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 PHZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 20,792 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 16,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 15,884 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 15,882 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 14,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,795 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 10,196 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 8,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 6,583 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 4,933 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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VF53 PHZ is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VF53 PHZ, 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 VF53 PHZ registered?

VF53 PHZ is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is VF53 PHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF53 PHZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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