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RL52 VYP

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,602 mi
Last recorded25,602 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VYP
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 25,602 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 22,328 miles

Fuel cap rubber starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2021 22,240 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 22,240 miles

Headlamp reflector seriously defective Kick up is to the right. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 22,192 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 21,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 21,614 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 21,500 miles

slight weep right hand fork leg

Pass 18 Nov 2015 20,760 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.2.B3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 20,713 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 20,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,555 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,589 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 17,282 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 14,897 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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RL52 VYP is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RL52 VYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL52 VYP registered?

RL52 VYP is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RL52 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 VYP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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