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RO03 JHU

2003 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,611 mi
Last recorded45,611 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 JHU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 45,611 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 44,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 43,474 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 43,458 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 42,864 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement DRIVE JOINT (swingarm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 42,664 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,647 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2013 36,544 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 32,811 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 32,811 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 28,607 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 24 May 2010 24,727 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 20,140 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 14,870 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 11,807 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 8,473 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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RO03 JHU is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RO03 JHU, 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 RO03 JHU registered?

RO03 JHU is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is RO03 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 JHU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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