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RE03 EFJ

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,125 mi
Last recorded68,125 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 EFJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 68,125 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 68,125 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake component insecure Retaining clip missing. (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 67,321 miles

Exhaust starting to rot/crack at silencer end.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn unevenly. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 66,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 65,203 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 64,530 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 63,523 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 62,459 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,229 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,407 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,878 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,679 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,373 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,580 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 53,571 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2010 51,769 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,806 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 46,821 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 46,821 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,311 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 EFJ is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

RE03 EFJ is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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