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VK53 EGE

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,652 mi
Last recorded88,652 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 EGE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 88,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,539 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,278 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 76,767 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 6,098 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,620 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 45,613 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,909 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 15,817 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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VK53 EGE is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver 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 VK53 EGE, 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 VK53 EGE registered?

VK53 EGE is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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