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LB03 URF

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,321 mi
Last recorded20,321 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 URF
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 20,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 19,926 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 19,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 18,338 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 18,046 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 18,036 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 17,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 17,276 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 17,117 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,752 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 16,752 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,081 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 13,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 11,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,232 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 6,281 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 6,031 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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LB03 URF is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LB03 URF, 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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What year was LB03 URF registered?

LB03 URF is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LB03 URF safe to buy?

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