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RE03 ECY

2003 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,646 mi
Last recorded53,646 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ECY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 53,646 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 53,479 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 53,446 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 53,346 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 53,080 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 52,445 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,045 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,639 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 51,639 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 50,741 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,199 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,927 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,407 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,991 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,113 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,069 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 14,029 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 8,113 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 8,113 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,163 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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RE03 ECY is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RE03 ECY, 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 RE03 ECY registered?

RE03 ECY is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is RE03 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 ECY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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