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RO03 JXB

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,226 mi
Last recorded52,226 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 JXB
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 52,226 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 51,367 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 48,368 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 45,780 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,788 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 43,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,492 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,066 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 38,143 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,143 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,519 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 35,519 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 32,269 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,369 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 25,373 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,732 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 18,688 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2008 15,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,567 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 9,526 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 JXB is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JXB, 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 RO03 JXB registered?

RO03 JXB is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RO03 JXB safe to buy?

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