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VK53 EHH

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,608 mi
Last recorded45,608 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 EHH
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 45,608 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 45,585 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak from drive shaft

Front Tyre contaminated with brake fluid

Pass 2 Dec 2024 43,367 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 42,582 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded over front mud guard (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,431 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,274 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 24,185 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 23,651 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,301 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,935 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 22,594 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,456 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,130 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 21,102 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 18,343 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 17,927 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,114 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 17,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 10,517 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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VK53 EHH 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 VK53 EHH, 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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VK53 EHH is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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