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VK03 XTS

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,297 mi
Last recorded75,297 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 XTS
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 75,297 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 75,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 73,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,198 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 70,483 miles

Nearside front disc pitted

Offside front disc pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,409 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 65,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,093 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,397 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,058 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 48,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,857 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,389 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,356 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,314 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,871 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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VK03 XTS is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey 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 VK03 XTS, 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 VK03 XTS registered?

VK03 XTS is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is VK03 XTS safe to buy?

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