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VU53 EZP

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,112 mi
Last recorded52,112 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 EZP
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 52,112 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 49,335 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,859 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,241 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 40,041 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,587 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 34,557 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,029 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,939 miles

final drive bearing has slight free play

Fail 17 Sep 2009 24,921 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

final drive bearing has slight free play

Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,274 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 9,492 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 7,854 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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VU53 EZP is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU53 EZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU53 EZP registered?

VU53 EZP is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 12 October 2003.

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