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VE03 VKB

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,783 mi
Last recorded42,783 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 VKB
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 42,783 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

bodywork obscures some testable areas/items

Fail 31 Mar 2025 42,774 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released control 2(foot pedeal) (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

bodywork obscures some testable areas/items

Pass 2 Apr 2024 36,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

bodywork obscures some testable areas/items

Pass 31 Mar 2023 31,385 miles

bodywork obscures some testable areas/items

Pass 2 Apr 2022 27,691 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 25,510 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 21,605 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 18,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 18,394 miles

slight fluctuation from front brake

Pass 15 Jul 2016 18,193 miles

slight fluctuation from front brakes

Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,188 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 18,144 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,916 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,458 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,224 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,582 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 14,921 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,138 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 11,074 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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VE03 VKB is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver 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 VE03 VKB, 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 VE03 VKB registered?

VE03 VKB is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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