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KN03 YKL

2003 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,093 mi
Last recorded14,093 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 YKL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 14,093 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 13,935 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 13,896 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 13,856 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 13,582 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 13,559 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 13,536 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 13,536 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 13,393 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 13,243 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 12,795 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 12,795 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 12,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 11,878 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 11,121 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 8,678 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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KN03 YKL is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KN03 YKL, 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 KN03 YKL registered?

KN03 YKL is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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