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SV03 OAB

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,931 mi
Last recorded29,931 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 OAB
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 29,931 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 29,439 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 29,122 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,561 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 27,144 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,298 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 24,492 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 24,492 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 23,909 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 23,197 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,517 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 21,517 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 20,536 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,420 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 16,267 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 13,559 miles

Offside mirror glass broken

Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,004 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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SV03 OAB is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SV03 OAB, 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 SV03 OAB registered?

SV03 OAB is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for SV03 OAB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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