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RL03 GMV

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,362 mi
Last recorded41,362 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 GMV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 41,362 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 40,706 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 40,100 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 37,355 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 34,783 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 33,658 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 32,686 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 32,676 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2018 30,989 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 28,107 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 31 Dec 2016 25,885 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,909 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 24,909 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,306 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 24,306 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2008 21,097 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,311 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,241 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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RL03 GMV is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RL03 GMV, 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 RL03 GMV registered?

RL03 GMV is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is RL03 GMV safe to buy?

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