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LB03 VOA

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,868 mi
Last recorded43,868 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 VOA
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 43,868 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 43,868 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure Circlip missing. (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 43,840 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 43,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 43,368 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,361 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 42,221 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 41,159 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 39,724 miles

slight oil leak on rear drive unit

Pass 7 Nov 2014 38,267 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,173 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 33,809 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 33,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Nov 2011 30,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 27,398 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 24,043 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 20,812 miles

front tyre wearing slightly off centre.

Pass 20 Oct 2007 16,314 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 VOA is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LB03 VOA, 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 VOA registered?

LB03 VOA is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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The MOT history for LB03 VOA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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