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EA03 VLV

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,802 mi
Last recorded19,802 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VLV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 19,802 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 18,575 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 18,555 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 18,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021 17,262 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 16,178 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 16,046 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 16,020 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,580 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 15,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 13,885 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 9 Apr 2010 13,456 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,430 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 12,518 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 8,085 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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EA03 VLV is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 EA03 VLV, 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 EA03 VLV registered?

EA03 VLV is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is EA03 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 VLV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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