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MF03 BYS

2003 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,184 mi
Last recorded47,184 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 BYS
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 47,184 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,267 miles

HEADLIGHT IS MISTED BUT NOT AFFECTING THE PATTERN

Pass 21 Feb 2018 27,615 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 27,607 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies from front control (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,774 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 17,438 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 17,399 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 9,202 miles

brake worning light stays on.

no lock on r/brake

Pass 28 May 2012 9,172 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 9,044 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 8,569 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 8,393 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 6,568 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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MF03 BYS is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MF03 BYS, 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 MF03 BYS registered?

MF03 BYS is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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