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VX03 FGM

2003 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,381 mi
Last recorded29,381 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 FGM
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 29,381 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,265 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,368 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 18,368 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 17,658 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 13,559 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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VX03 FGM is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX03 FGM, 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 VX03 FGM registered?

VX03 FGM is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is VX03 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 FGM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX03 FGM have outstanding finance?

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