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KG03 YSS

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,300 mi
Last recorded72,300 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 YSS
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 72,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 70,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 70,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 68,959 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight side play detected in rear swinging arm pivot bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

abs pump noisy when operated

Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,459 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

abs equipped

Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,251 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

abs pump noisy when operated

Fail 20 Nov 2020 67,251 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

abs pump noisy when operated

Pass 10 May 2019 65,309 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,979 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 61,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,693 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,756 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,090 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,930 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,342 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 51,430 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,289 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 48,810 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 41,704 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 31,916 miles

drive shaft oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2006 21,421 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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KG03 YSS is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KG03 YSS, 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 KG03 YSS registered?

KG03 YSS is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is KG03 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG03 YSS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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