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WJ03 GMZ

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,667 mi
Last recorded54,667 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 GMZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 54,667 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 54,616 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 54,616 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 51,418 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 46,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 41,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,841 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 35,841 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 35,489 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 34,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 31,046 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 28,749 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,092 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 22,031 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 22,031 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 18,368 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,000 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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WJ03 GMZ is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WJ03 GMZ, 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 WJ03 GMZ registered?

WJ03 GMZ is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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