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LY03 YJW

2003 BMW R1150

White Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,425 mi
Last recorded70,425 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 YJW
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 70,425 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,275 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 57,073 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 57,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2015 48,483 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 42,335 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear frame rail(offside)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,335 miles

corrosion on rear frame rail(offside)

Pass 29 May 2014 42,301 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 41,225 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 36,343 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,074 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,010 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,475 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,403 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 YJW is a 2003 BMW R1150 in White with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

LY03 YJW is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 August 2003.

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The MOT history for LY03 YJW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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