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WV53 FUG

2003 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,304 mi
Last recorded27,304 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW R120020,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FUG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 27,304 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 23,066 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 22,944 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 22,860 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 22,737 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 22,737 miles

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

Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Top fork bridge ball joints failed (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 21,922 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 21,884 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 21,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,424 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 20,972 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 20,187 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 20,180 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 19,065 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,245 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,200 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 13,407 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 11,740 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 8,561 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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WV53 FUG is a 2003 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 20,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV53 FUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV53 FUG registered?

WV53 FUG is a 2003 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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