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OV03 VLR

2003 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,414 mi
Last recorded40,414 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VLR
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2023 40,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 40,394 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,374 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 40,151 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 39,532 miles

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

offside handlebar grip split and repaired

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,106 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,462 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,355 miles

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

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

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

l/h handlebar grip split

Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,493 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,429 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 30,989 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,256 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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OV03 VLR is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV03 VLR, 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 OV03 VLR registered?

OV03 VLR is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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