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SA03 UYX

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,691 mi
Last recorded47,691 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 UYX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 47,691 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 47,386 miles

Nearside Front fork seal is slightly leaking

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 47,198 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 46,635 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 44,969 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 44,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 44,706 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Slight oil weep from engine left side

Pass 13 May 2019 43,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,445 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 42,883 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 42,255 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,448 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,279 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,615 miles

Advise rear axle bellows slighty oil leak. Advise near side rear brake pad worn. Advise main stand rubbing on silencer mounting missing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,516 miles

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

front tyre wear

Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,091 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,338 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,693 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 21,811 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,811 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 19,699 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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SA03 UYX is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SA03 UYX, 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 SA03 UYX registered?

SA03 UYX is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is SA03 UYX safe to buy?

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