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LV03 BWW

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,665 mi
Last recorded23,665 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 BWW
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 23,665 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 23,652 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 23,460 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 21,878 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 21,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,416 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 20,347 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 20,244 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,089 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 17,986 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,019 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,789 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,551 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,419 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 14,419 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 8,365 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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LV03 BWW is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LV03 BWW, 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

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What year was LV03 BWW registered?

LV03 BWW is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LV03 BWW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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