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OY53 KNZ

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,322 mi
Last recorded45,322 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 KNZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 45,322 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 41,370 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 38,556 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 33,641 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 33,622 miles

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

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

Front wheel has floating disc fitted to nearside and fixed discs to offside

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 33,226 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,519 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 15 Oct 2009 31,073 miles

Number plate light in-op

Fail 21 Oct 2008 25,359 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,359 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 17,822 miles

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

number plate lamp not working

Pass 9 Oct 2006 15,432 miles

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

number plate lamp not working

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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OY53 KNZ is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY53 KNZ, 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 OY53 KNZ registered?

OY53 KNZ is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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