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AO03 DWU

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,479 mi
Last recorded28,479 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DWU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 28,479 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 27,094 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 26,779 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 26,022 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 24,113 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 12 May 2015 24,113 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 24,026 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,026 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,412 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 23,412 miles

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012
Pass 11 May 2011 21,364 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 20,569 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,240 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 19,240 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,058 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 11,764 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,601 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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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AO03 DWU is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO03 DWU, 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 AO03 DWU registered?

AO03 DWU is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AO03 DWU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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