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AO53 GMY

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,832 mi
Last recorded48,832 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GMY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 48,832 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 48,206 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 43,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 43,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 37,595 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 37,571 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working control one (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 34,453 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 31,665 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 31,665 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 30,512 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,766 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 23,190 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 20,287 miles

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

rear tyre misshaped

Pass 2 Nov 2013 17,972 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 14,686 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 13,313 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 10,738 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 9,005 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 6,651 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 6,634 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 4,015 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 2,376 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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AO53 GMY is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AO53 GMY, 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 AO53 GMY registered?

AO53 GMY is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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