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KY53 AEE

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,377 mi
Last recorded64,377 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 AEE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 64,377 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 62,566 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 62,566 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 61,740 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 60,907 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,814 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,307 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,300 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 58,300 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,209 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,854 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 48,943 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,885 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,764 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,037 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 35,037 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,942 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 19,898 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,071 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 10,683 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
Full BMW R1150 reliability report

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KY53 AEE is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KY53 AEE, 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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KY53 AEE is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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