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DK53 FRJ

2003 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,668 mi
Last recorded44,668 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FRJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 44,668 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 44,529 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 44,149 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 43,849 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 42,176 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 41,614 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 40,962 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 38,680 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,343 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,133 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,232 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,102 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,295 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,666 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 26,750 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,157 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 18,846 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,205 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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DK53 FRJ is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK53 FRJ, 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 DK53 FRJ registered?

DK53 FRJ is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is DK53 FRJ safe to buy?

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