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VX03 FGK

2003 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,795 mi
Last recorded57,795 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 FGK
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 57,795 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 57,592 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 57,150 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 56,430 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,277 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,106 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,203 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,765 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 45,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,129 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,873 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,003 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 28,046 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,452 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,203 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,651 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 FGK is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGK, 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 FGK registered?

VX03 FGK is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VX03 FGK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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