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RL03 RUU

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,716 mi
Last recorded29,716 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 RUU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 29,716 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 29,704 miles

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

Front Tyre has light surface cracking but not deep enough to expose ply or cord

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

Pass 3 May 2023 29,403 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 29,398 miles

Front worn 120/70//17 battleax

Pass 10 Jun 2019 28,886 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 28,886 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Rear brake pad friction material separating from backing (1.1.13 (c))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Oct 2016 28,870 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 28,870 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,853 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 26,830 miles

Front tyre worn on legal limit

front brake pads worn

Pass 27 Aug 2011 23,779 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 18,607 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 18,607 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,237 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 11,824 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 10,568 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,568 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 RUU is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

RL03 RUU is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RL03 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 RUU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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