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VO53 YPW

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,434 mi
Last recorded53,434 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 YPW
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 53,434 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 52,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,351 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 49,393 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 48,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,383 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose final drive pivot has slight play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 46,050 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose final drive pivot has slight play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 46,050 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose final drive pivot has slight play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,025 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose final drive pivot has slight play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 44,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose final drive pivot has slight play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,541 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 42,541 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Sep 2016 38,232 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,615 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,629 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,772 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,456 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,883 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,538 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 22,538 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,080 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 YPW is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YPW, 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 YPW registered?

VO53 YPW is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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