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VO53 YPN

2003 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

23,435 mi
Last recorded23,435 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 YPN
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 23,435 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 23,277 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 23,044 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 23,024 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 22,544 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 22,058 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 21,453 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 21,075 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 20,732 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 20,732 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 19,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,815 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,194 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,454 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 15,441 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 14,380 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,467 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 12,467 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 11,563 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 11,183 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,607 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 4,003 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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VO53 YPN is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VO53 YPN, 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 VO53 YPN registered?

VO53 YPN is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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