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YB03 UPJ

2003 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,685 mi
Last recorded47,685 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R115027,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 UPJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 47,685 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 47,398 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 45,469 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 45,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,565 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 43,070 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,744 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 41,744 miles

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

exhaust system not tested motorcycle battery voltage to low

Pass 27 May 2010 40,829 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 40,829 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (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 21 May 2009 38,778 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,393 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,488 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,898 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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YB03 UPJ is a 2003 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YB03 UPJ, 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 YB03 UPJ registered?

YB03 UPJ is a 2003 BMW R1150, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 UPJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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