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RO03 JXH

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,439 mi
Last recorded58,439 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 JXH
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 58,439 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 57,807 miles

Offside Front Incorrect brake pad securing pin fitted. Pads are secure, advise to get correct pin.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 56,993 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 55,953 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,942 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,291 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 54,160 miles

Front brake disc insecure righthand (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,456 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 53,345 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,371 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,768 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 49,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,332 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 46,495 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,179 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,959 miles

speedo cable insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2009 33,809 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 31,538 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,353 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,288 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 JXH is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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