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VX03 FFT

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,277 mi
Last recorded53,277 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 FFT
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 53,277 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 53,261 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 51,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 48,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 45,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 44,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 43,299 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 42,619 miles

Front and rear tyre are wearing close to legal limit

Pass 6 May 2017 41,854 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,011 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 38,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,401 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 34,185 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,725 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,218 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 20,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,543 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,635 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 11,729 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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VX03 FFT is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VX03 FFT, 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 VX03 FFT registered?

VX03 FFT is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is VX03 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 FFT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX03 FFT have outstanding finance?

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