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WV03 ORX

2003 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,661 mi
Last recorded19,661 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 ORX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 19,661 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 19,618 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 19,506 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 19,486 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 19,048 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 18,730 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 18,271 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 17,462 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 17,139 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 16,769 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 15,919 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,919 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 14,991 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 13,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 11,725 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,518 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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WV03 ORX is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WV03 ORX, 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 WV03 ORX registered?

WV03 ORX is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is WV03 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV03 ORX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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