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VK52 ZKP

2003 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,194 mi
Last recorded24,194 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 ZKP
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 24,194 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 22,083 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 19,483 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 18,868 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 17,816 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 17,799 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 17,216 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 17,098 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside 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 10 Apr 2019 16,800 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside 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))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 16,800 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside 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 16 Apr 2018 16,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 15,922 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,344 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 12,335 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,305 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,134 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,001 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 11,545 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 11,168 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 10,689 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 10,090 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 10,090 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 9,419 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 8,905 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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VK52 ZKP is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK52 ZKP, 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 VK52 ZKP registered?

VK52 ZKP is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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