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WG52 BYR

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,334 mi
Last recorded28,334 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 BYR
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 28,334 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 28,054 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 27,822 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 27,647 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 27,350 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 26,976 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 26,475 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 26,475 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 26,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 25,719 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 25,361 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 24,745 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 24,090 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 23,540 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2013 23,540 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 22,890 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,398 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 21,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 20,738 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,930 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 15,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 12,018 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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WG52 BYR is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WG52 BYR, 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 WG52 BYR registered?

WG52 BYR is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 4 January 2003.

Is WG52 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG52 BYR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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