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OV53 VJG

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,161 mi
Last recorded52,161 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VJG
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 52,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 51,133 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 49,943 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 49,553 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Shaft bearing has slight free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,924 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 48,915 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 47,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth 1.03mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 46,420 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,020 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,627 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 42,564 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 42,564 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 22 May 2015 41,894 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,378 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 34,798 miles

Oil leak

Bike has running fault - Cuts out when idling

Pass 9 May 2012 28,516 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 23 Apr 2011 22,316 miles

motorcycle brake faliure warning light flashes but brake function is not impared

Pass 27 Mar 2010 21,496 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,586 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,312 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,803 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))

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
Full BMW R1150 reliability report

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OV53 VJG is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OV53 VJG, 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 OV53 VJG registered?

OV53 VJG is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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