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KW03 VKC

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,745 mi
Last recorded61,745 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 VKC
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 61,745 miles

ABS warning light flashing behind tape

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

front tyre misshapen due to uneven wear

Pass 28 Jun 2023 61,329 miles

electrical wiring hanging by front wheel /secured to fairing mounting

Pass 15 Jul 2022 60,385 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 59,702 miles

Front POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 28 Apr 2020 58,103 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN QUITE THIN, COULD DO WITH REPLACING ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 58,068 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN QUITE THIN, COULD DO WITH REPLACING ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 53,428 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,734 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,878 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 44,801 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 44,681 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,808 miles

Front brake dragging slightly

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,151 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,957 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 27,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 22,281 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,311 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 16,706 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 13,692 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 6,270 miles

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

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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KW03 VKC is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KW03 VKC, 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 KW03 VKC registered?

KW03 VKC is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for KW03 VKC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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