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WV53 FUF

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,105 mi
Last recorded87,105 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FUF
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 87,105 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 84,292 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 82,191 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,033 miles

Slight bind on rear brake

Fail 13 Aug 2019 80,033 miles

Suspension component has excessive wear or free play Excess movement in Paralever arm (5.3.3 (d))

Slight bind on rear brake

Pass 11 Aug 2018 73,470 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 67,317 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,784 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,245 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,749 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 55,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

front and rear brake disc vent holes clogged

Fail 18 Aug 2012 54,104 miles

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 54,104 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 52,253 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,048 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,051 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,119 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,087 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 21,428 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak from rear drive unit,

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

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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WV53 FUF is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WV53 FUF, 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 WV53 FUF registered?

WV53 FUF is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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