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VX03 MBY

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,680 mi
Last recorded42,680 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 MBY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 42,680 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 41,214 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 39,451 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 39,445 miles

Faulty headlight adjuster

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 38,688 miles

Front Headlight auto aim adjuster faulty

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 38,680 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 38,596 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 38,514 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,447 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,288 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play in drive coupling - swivel (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,082 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 38,082 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 37,399 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 36,867 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 36,363 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 35,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 34,376 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 33,142 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 31,574 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 30,545 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,570 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 MBY is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 MBY, 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 VX03 MBY registered?

VX03 MBY is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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