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KY53 TXP

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,806 mi
Last recorded47,806 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 TXP
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 47,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 47,797 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 47,596 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 46,791 miles

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

Front brake spongy

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,730 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 40,169 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 36,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 35,595 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 35,595 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective handlebar bracket hitting fuel tank (2.1.3)

Offside Front Lower fork leg faring bolt missing

Pass 18 May 2016 32,828 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 May 2015 31,208 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,092 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 28,058 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 28,045 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,917 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,397 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 17,061 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 13,240 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 13,240 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 9,539 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 5,959 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 5,714 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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KY53 TXP is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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