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SP03 WDF

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,991 mi
Last recorded30,991 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 WDF
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 30,991 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 30,523 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 29,178 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 28,500 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 27,950 miles

Nearside oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2021 27,950 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2020 23,204 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 21,439 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 21,435 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 16,863 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,826 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 16,826 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 16,579 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,484 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 14,572 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

n/s front footrest damaged

Pass 14 May 2009 11,481 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,867 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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SP03 WDF is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SP03 WDF, 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 SP03 WDF registered?

SP03 WDF is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is SP03 WDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 WDF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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