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OY03 GGA

2003 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,135 mi
Last recorded35,135 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 GGA
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 35,135 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 35,135 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 35,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 34,737 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 34,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear brake seems to have reduced effect when using front brake.

Pass 24 May 2017 33,353 miles

Central Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Mudguard insecure

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play free play at paralever (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 31,942 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. bolts to hold Y piece secure are missing (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear indicator lense cracked

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

Offside Rear indicator body broken

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

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

cat has been removed

Pass 15 May 2015 30,028 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

catalyser has been removed

Fail 25 Apr 2015 30,028 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

cat has been removed and replaced with a y piece

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,211 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,523 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 22,094 miles

number plate light inop

Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,503 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 12,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 11,164 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,253 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 6,507 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 5,547 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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OY03 GGA is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OY03 GGA, 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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OY03 GGA is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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