CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG53 GKJ

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,116 mi
Last recorded84,116 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 GKJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 84,116 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 80,797 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 80,780 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 76,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 75,687 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,912 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,560 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,300 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 53,802 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Numberplate cracked but legible.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,802 miles

Numberplate cracked but legible.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,797 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,020 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,979 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,539 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 11,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 11,080 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LG53 GKJ is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LG53 GKJ, 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

How do I check the history of LG53 GKJ?

You can check the full history of LG53 GKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG53 GKJ registered?

LG53 GKJ is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is LG53 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 GKJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG53 GKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LG53 GKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.