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LY03 DGE

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,302 mi
Last recorded55,302 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 DGE
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 55,302 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 53,159 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 53,147 miles

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 53,146 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 53,140 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 53,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,513 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 52,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,273 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2015 42,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,584 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,316 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 35,316 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,471 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,949 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,281 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 18,783 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 14,714 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 10,508 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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LY03 DGE is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LY03 DGE, 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 LY03 DGE registered?

LY03 DGE is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is LY03 DGE safe to buy?

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