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2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,276 mi
Last recorded50,276 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 WNW
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 50,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,024 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,101 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 45,344 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 45,344 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm *********** NOTE: New tyre needs scrubbing in +/- 100 miles *********** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 43,000 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 40,278 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 40,261 miles

Central Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective TO BRIGHT (4.2.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,960 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 36,954 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 28,082 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 26,219 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

slight bind on rear wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2012 25,302 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,374 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,298 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,282 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 18,081 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,649 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 11,784 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,716 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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WN03 WNW 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 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 WN03 WNW, 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 WN03 WNW registered?

WN03 WNW is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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