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VN53 BZD

2003 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,554 mi
Last recorded40,554 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R110020,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 BZD
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 40,554 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 40,553 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 May 2025 40,038 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 39,654 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 39,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 38,575 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 38,499 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 38,426 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 38,046 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 37,924 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2020 37,442 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,687 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,157 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,482 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 31,709 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 31,709 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,882 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 15,368 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,059 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 10,867 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 6,605 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 4,263 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 2,802 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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VN53 BZD is a 2003 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 20,353 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN53 BZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN53 BZD registered?

VN53 BZD is a 2003 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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